CGN to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 746 km (464 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 25m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 746 km (464 mi, 403 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 VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly east of CGN.
How is the CGN to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-VIE in IATA codes and EDDK-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| CGN | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LOWW |
| Country | Germany | Austria |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #31 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LOWW starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VIE sits 298 ft (91 m) higher than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to VIE
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4U | Germanwings | GWI | German Wings | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH, OS.
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 Vienna?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 746 km (464 mi, 403 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and VIE takes about 1h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from CGN?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly east of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to VIE?
1 airline appear on the CGN-VIE route in the open dataset, including Germanwings.
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