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Flights from Beijing to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Cologne. The easiest way is one stop via Munich or Istanbul, about 12h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 42m
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Beijing to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey12h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Cologne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BJS Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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BJS Istanbul (IST) CGN
Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 50m
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3
BJS Budapest (BUD) CGN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Eurowings
Same alliance ~12h 52m
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BJS Zagreb (ZAG) CGN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Eurowings
Same alliance ~13h 08m
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BJS Venice (VCE) CGN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Eurowings
Same alliance ~13h 14m
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BJS London (LGW) CGN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Eurowings
Same alliance ~13h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,816 km4,854 miles
Journey time
12h 42mestimate
Time difference
-7hCologne vs Beijing
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
PKX, PEK → CGN

Flights from Beijing to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Istanbul and Budapest. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Beijing to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,816 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Budapest (BUD) and Zagreb (ZAG). Air China flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Cologne?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Cologne?
Cologne is 7 hours behind Beijing.

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