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Flights from Cologne to New York

There are no direct flights from Cologne to New York. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Vienna, about 11h 25m door to door (58 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 25m
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Cologne to New York at a glance

Fastest journey11h 25mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Vienna

Best ways to fly from Cologne to New York

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) NYC
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Tue13:30 CGN14:22 MUC1h 53m connection16:15 MUC18:55 NYCLufthansa
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 25m
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CGN Vienna (VIE) NYC
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Sun14:00 CGN15:17 VIE1h 43m connection17:00 VIE19:47 NYCEurowings + Austrian Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 47m
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CGN Zurich (ZRH) NYC
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, SWISS
Sat07:15 CGN08:10 ZRH2h 05m connection10:15 ZRH13:14 NYCEurowings + SWISS
6 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 11h 59m
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CGN Rome (FCO) NYC
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, ITA Airways
Sun12:45 CGN14:26 FCO1h 04m connection15:30 FCO18:49 NYCEurowings + ITA Airways
7 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 04m
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CGN Barcelona (BCN) NYC
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon08:30 CGN10:26 BCN1h 49m connection12:15 BCN14:42 NYCEurowings + United Airlines
10 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 12h 12m
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CGN Lisbon (LIS) NYC
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal
Sun13:00 CGN15:02 LIS2h 43m connection17:45 LIS20:17 NYCRyanair + TAP Air Portugal
6 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 13h 17m
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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
6,054 km3,760 miles
Journey time
11h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hNew York vs Cologne
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
CGN → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Cologne to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Vienna and Zurich. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,054 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and New York?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH) and Rome (FCO). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and New York?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Cologne and New York?
New York is 6 hours behind Cologne.

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