CGN to TFS: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) is 3,224 km (2,003 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 30m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (TFS to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Tenerife?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) is 3,224 km (2,003 mi, 1,741 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CGN to TFS?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TFS is roughly southwest of CGN.
How is the CGN to TFS route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-TFS in IATA codes and EDDK-GCTS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Tenerife Sur Airport is TFS (GCTS).
| CGN | TFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Tenerife Sur Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | GCTS |
| Country | Germany | Spain |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 209 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #93 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; GCTS starts with G, the prefix for the western reaches of Africa. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 93 ft (28 m) of each other.
Airlines flying CGN to TFS
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| DY | Norwegian Air Shuttle | NAX | Nor Shuttle | Active |
| FR | Ryanair | RYR | Ryanair | Active |
| X3 | TUIfly | HLX | Yellow Cab | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Köln (Cologne) from Tenerife?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) are 3,224 km (2,003 mi, 1,741 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to TFS?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and TFS takes about 4h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TFS from CGN?
Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) lies roughly southwest of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to TFS?
4 airlines appear on the CGN-TFS route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair.
Related routes
Other routes from Köln (Cologne) (CGN):
Other routes from Tenerife (TFS):
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