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IST to CGN: distance & flight time

Istanbul (Istanbul Airport) → Cologne (Cologne Bonn Airport)

1,223 mi
1,968 km · 1,062 nm
3h 7m
estimated nonstop flight time
-1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

1,223 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 7m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is IST from CGN?

The flight distance from Istanbul (IST) to Cologne (CGN) is 1,223 miles (1,968 km, 1,062 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from IST to CGN?

A nonstop flight takes about 3h 7m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Cologne?

Cologne is 1 hour behind Istanbul.

What is the cheapest way to fly from IST to CGN?

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