Germany
New ZealandCologne (CGN) to Auckland (AKL) shipping route.
19,099 km by air, about 24 h 36 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Cologne (CGN) and Auckland (AKL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Cologne (CGN)AirAuckland (AKL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 19,099 km (11,868 mi) |
| Straight line | 18,190 km |
| Flight time | 24 h 36 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Cologne (CGN) to Auckland (AKL) shipping route by air
Cologne to Auckland by air: flight distance 19,099 km, heading north east from Germany to New Zealand. The shortest line over the globe is 18,190 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 24 h 36 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for CGN to AKL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Cologne to Auckland saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into New Zealand, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Cologne (CGN) in this directory, Auckland (AKL) is the 68th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cologne: Sydney (17,393 km), Melbourne (17,223 km) and Santiago (12,664 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Cologne (CGN) to Auckland (AKL)?
19,099 km along the flight path (18,190 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Cologne (CGN) to Auckland (AKL)?
About 24 h 36 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Auckland (AKL) to Cologne (CGN) has its own page with the same distance and route.
More airport to airport distance
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London (LHR)561 km 
Sydney (SYD) to Auckland (AKL)2,267 km- Melbourne (MEL) to Auckland (AKL)2,769 km
Singapore (SIN) to Auckland (AKL)8,828 km
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Auckland (AKL)9,138 km
Tokyo (NRT) to Auckland (AKL)9,279 km
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Auckland (AKL)9,303 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.