Köln (Cologne) to Hamburg
52m The flight from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) covers 363 km (226 miles) and takes approximately 52m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 31°, passing near 52.3° N, 8.5° 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 | 40m | 1h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 28m | 53m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 24m | 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 26m | 51m |
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 | HAM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport | Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport |
| City | Köln (Cologne) | Hamburg |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| ICAO | EDDK | EDDH |
| Coordinates | 50.8659, 7.1427 | 53.6304, 9.9882 |
| Elevation | 302 ft | 53 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Köln (Cologne) to Hamburg?
A non-stop flight from Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Hamburg (HAM) takes about 52m. The great-circle distance is 363 km (226 miles, 196 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 31°.
How far is Köln (Cologne) from Hamburg?
363 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 226 miles or 196 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 HAM?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 363 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.