Germany
United StatesCologne (CGN) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
9,645 km by air, about 12 h 48 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Cologne (CGN) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Cologne (CGN)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 9,645 km (5,993 mi) |
| Straight line | 9,186 km |
| Flight time | 12 h 48 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Cologne (CGN) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Cologne Bonn Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 9,645 km (5,208 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 9,186 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 12 h 48 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 LAX 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 Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Cologne (CGN) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 53rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cologne: Shenzhen (9,625 km), Ontario (California) (9,593 km) and Bangkok (9,535 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Cologne (CGN) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
9,645 km along the flight path (9,186 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Cologne (CGN) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 12 h 48 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Cologne (CGN) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,326 km
Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,625 km- Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,730 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,942 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.