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Flights from Los Angeles to Cologne
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Zurich or Munich, about 13h 02m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 02m
Los Angeles to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey13h 02mVia Zurich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or Munich
Best ways to fly from Los Angeles 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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LAX Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Eurowings
Mon20:30 LAX16:02 ZRH1h 28m connection17:30 ZRH18:32 CGNSWISS + Eurowings
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LAX Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Mon18:30 LAX14:17 MUC1h 58m connection16:15 MUC17:12 CGNLufthansa
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LAX Lisbon (LIS) CGN
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Tue17:00 LAX11:23 LIS1h 52m connection13:15 LIS16:55 CGNTAP Air Portugal + Eurowings
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LAX Dublin (DUB) CGN
Leg 1: Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair
Sat20:15 LAX14:02 DUB3h 58m connection18:00 DUB20:34 CGNAer Lingus + Ryanair
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LAX Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Sun17:00 LAX13:22 FCO7h 38m connection21:00 FCO22:44 CGNITA Airways + Eurowings
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
- 9,152 km5,683 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 02mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +9hCologne vs Los Angeles
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- LAX, SNA, BUR → CGN
Flights from Los Angeles to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, Munich and Lisbon. 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 Los Angeles to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,152 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), Munich (MUC), Lisbon (LIS) and Dublin (DUB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Cologne?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Cologne?
Cologne is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
