Köln (Cologne) to Seattle (CGN–BFI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between CGN and BFI, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CGN: CEST · BFI: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Köln (Cologne), it's 9:00 AM in Seattle.
German passport holders travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for stays up to 90 days. You must apply for ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) at esta.cbp.dhs.gov before departure. ESTA costs USD 21, is valid for 2 years, and approval usually comes within minutes. Apply at least 72 hours before travel in case of delays.
ESTA requires a machine-readable passport. If your German passport was issued after 2005 it qualifies. You need a return or onward ticket. The 90-day limit is strict and cannot be extended. Leaving to Canada, Mexico, or the Caribbean does not reset the clock. If you overstay even by one day, your ESTA is voided and future entries require a full visa interview at the US Embassy.
CBP officers at the US port of entry make the final admission decision. They may ask about your travel purpose, accommodation, and ties to Germany. Honest, brief answers work best. Global Entry membership (USD 100, 5-year validity) speeds up the arrival process at most major US airports through automated kiosks.
CGN–BFI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CGN to BFI
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
CGN to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CGN to BFI ranges from 9 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,007 miles (8,057 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via YYZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.