CGN to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 392 km (244 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to CGN).
How far is it from Köln (Cologne) to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 392 km (244 mi, 212 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 ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly south of CGN.
How is the CGN to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written CGN-ZRH in IATA codes and EDDK-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cologne Bonn Airport is CGN (EDDK), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| CGN | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDK | LSZH |
| Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #122 | #48 |
EDDK starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,115 ft (340 m) higher than CGN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CGN to ZRH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | 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 Zurich?
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 392 km (244 mi, 212 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CGN to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between CGN and ZRH takes about 1h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from CGN?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly south of Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
Which airlines fly CGN to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the CGN-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Germanwings, Swiss International Air Lines.
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