Germany
IndiaCologne (CGN) to Delhi (DEL) shipping route.
6,525 km by air, about 8 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Cologne (CGN) and Delhi (DEL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Cologne (CGN)AirDelhi (DEL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 6,525 km (4,055 mi) |
| Straight line | 6,215 km |
| Flight time | 8 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Cologne (CGN) to Delhi (DEL) shipping route by air
Air cargo from CGN to DEL flies about 6,525 km, east from Cologne (CGN), Germany to Delhi (DEL), India. On a straight great circle the airports are 6,215 km apart.
Flight time is about 8 h 54 min at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. 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 DEL 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 Delhi saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into India, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Cologne (CGN) in this directory, Delhi (DEL) is the 23rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cologne: Toronto (6,521 km), New York (6,363 km) and Addis Ababa (5,760 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Cologne (CGN) to Delhi (DEL)?
6,525 km along the flight path (6,215 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Cologne (CGN) to Delhi (DEL)?
About 8 h 54 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 Delhi (DEL) to Cologne (CGN) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.