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Flights from Cologne to Beijing
There are no direct flights from Cologne to Beijing. 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
Cologne to Beijing at a glance
Fastest journey12h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Istanbul
Best ways to fly from Cologne to Beijing
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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CGN Munich (MUC) BJS
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lufthansa
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
- +7hBeijing vs Cologne
- Currency in Beijing
- CNY
- Airports
- CGN → PKX, PEK
Flights from Cologne to Beijing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Beijing?
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 Cologne to Beijing?
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 Cologne and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Istanbul (IST), Budapest (BUD) and Zagreb (ZAG). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Beijing?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Beijing?
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Cologne.





