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Flight Distance from Köln (Cologne) (CGN) to Philadelphia (PHL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CGNEDDK
Köln (Cologne), Germany
Cologne Bonn Airport
Great Circle Path
6,209 km3,858 miles • 3,353 NM
Destination Airport
KPHLPHL
Philadelphia, United States
Philadelphia International Airport
Direct Distance
6,209 km
3,858 Statute Miles
3,353 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 48m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
559 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
293° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 48m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 15m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 26m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇩🇪 Germany→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- City / Country: Köln (Cologne), Germany
- ICAO Code: EDDK
- Coordinates: 50.8659°, 7.1427°
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Elevation: 302 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
- City / Country: Philadelphia, United States
- ICAO Code: KPHL
- Coordinates: 39.8719°, -75.2411°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 36 ft
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