Köln (Cologne) to Berlin
1h 00m The flight from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) covers 469 km (292 miles) and takes approximately 1h 00m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 67°, passing near 51.7° N, 10.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 51m | 1h 16m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 36m | 1h 01m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 31m | 56m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 33m | 58m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CGN | BER | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Berlin Brandenburg Airport |
| City | Köln (Cologne) | Berlin |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| ICAO | EDDK | EDDB |
| Coordinates | 50.8659, 7.1427 | 52.3617, 13.5023 |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 157 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Köln (Cologne) to Berlin?
A non-stop flight from Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Berlin (BER) takes about 1h 00m. The great-circle distance is 469 km (292 miles, 253 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 67°.
How far is Köln (Cologne) from Berlin?
469 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 292 miles or 253 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CGN and BER?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 469 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
Other routes from Köln (Cologne)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.