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Flights from Charlotte to Cologne

There are no direct flights from Charlotte to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Rome, about 10h 12m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 12m
CLTCGNMUC

Charlotte to Cologne at a glance

Fastest journey10h 12mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Rome

Best ways to fly from Charlotte 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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CLT Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: American Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Fri20:00 CLT09:54 MUC1h 21m connection11:15 MUC12:12 CGNLufthansa
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 12m
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CLT Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Thu20:30 CLT11:05 FCO4h 40m connection15:45 FCO17:29 CGNAmerican Airlines + Eurowings
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 59m
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CLT Dublin (DUB) CGN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair
Sat21:15 CLT09:08 DUB8h 52m connection18:00 DUB20:34 CGNAmerican Airlines + Ryanair
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 17h 19m
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CLT Madrid (MAD) CGN
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~13h 32m
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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
6,907 km4,289 miles
Journey time
10h 12mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hCologne vs Charlotte
Currency in Cologne
EUR
Airports
CLT → CGN

Flights from Charlotte to Cologne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Charlotte to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Rome and Dublin. 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 Charlotte to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,907 km.
Where do you change planes between Charlotte and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Rome (FCO), Dublin (DUB) and Madrid (MAD). American Airlines flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charlotte and Cologne?
Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Charlotte and Cologne?
Cologne is 6 hours ahead of Charlotte.

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