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Flights from Washington to Cologne
There are no direct flights from Washington to Cologne. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Lisbon, about 9h 42m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 42m
Washington to Cologne at a glance
Fastest journey9h 42mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Lisbon
Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Munich (MUC) CGN
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Wed20:45 WAS10:19 MUC1h 11m connection11:30 MUC12:27 CGNUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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WAS Lisbon (LIS) CGN
Leg 1: TAP Air Portugal, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Mon23:30 WAS11:14 LIS2h 01m connection13:15 LIS16:55 CGNUnited Airlines + Eurowings
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WAS Edinburgh (EDI) CGN
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings
Sun22:30 WAS10:22 EDI3h 38m connection14:00 EDI16:29 CGNUnited Airlines + Eurowings
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WAS Rome (FCO) CGN
Leg 1: ITA Airways, United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings, Ryanair
Thu22:30 WAS12:58 FCO2h 47m connection15:45 FCO17:29 CGNUnited Airlines + Eurowings
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WAS Zurich (ZRH) CGN
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Eurowings
Tue20:30 WAS10:10 ZRH5h 50m connection16:00 ZRH17:02 CGNSWISS + 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
- 6,382 km3,963 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 42mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hCologne vs Washington
- Currency in Cologne
- EUR
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → CGN
Flights from Washington to Cologne: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Cologne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Lisbon and Edinburgh. 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 Washington to Cologne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,382 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Cologne?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Lisbon (LIS), Edinburgh (EDI) and Rome (FCO). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Cologne?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN).
What is the time difference between Washington and Cologne?
Cologne is 6 hours ahead of Washington.
