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Flights from Cologne to Philadelphia

There are no direct flights from Cologne to Philadelphia. The fastest way is one stop via Edinburgh or Lisbon, about 11h 02m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 02m
CGNPHLBCN

Cologne to Philadelphia at a glance

Fastest journey11h 02mVia Edinburgh, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Edinburgh or Lisbon

Best ways to fly from Cologne to Philadelphia

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 Edinburgh (EDI) PHL
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu08:30 CGN09:06 EDI2h 24m connection11:30 EDI13:32 PHLEurowings + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 02m
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CGN Lisbon (LIS) PHL
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu07:00 CGN08:57 LIS2h 03m connection11:00 LIS13:17 PHLEurowings + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 17m
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CGN Barcelona (BCN) PHL
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon08:30 CGN10:26 BCN2h 34m connection13:00 BCN15:10 PHLEurowings + American Airlines
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 40m
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CGN Zurich (ZRH) PHL
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat07:15 CGN08:10 ZRH3h 35m connection11:45 ZRH14:15 PHLEurowings + American Airlines
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 00m
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CGN Venice (VCE) PHL
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon08:00 CGN09:17 VCE2h 58m connection12:15 VCE15:12 PHLEurowings + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 12m
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CGN Dublin (DUB) PHL
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: American Airlines, Aer Lingus
Tue23:15 CGN00:01 DUB9h 29m connection09:30 DUB11:31 PHLRyanair + American Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 18h 16m
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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
6,184 km3,840 miles
Journey time
11h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hPhiladelphia vs Cologne
Currency in Philadelphia
USD
Airports
CGN → PHL, TTN

Flights from Cologne to Philadelphia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cologne to Philadelphia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Edinburgh, Lisbon and Barcelona. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Philadelphia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,184 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Philadelphia?
The best connecting points are Edinburgh (EDI), Lisbon (LIS), Barcelona (BCN) and Zurich (ZRH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cologne and Philadelphia?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Cologne.

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