Köln to Kassel flights
Kassel lies 183 km (114 mi) east of Köln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Köln | Kassel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1 million | 197,230 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | 164 m (538 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | CGN, 15 km out | KSF, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 50667–51149 | 34117–34134 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Köln
Köln is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 12,516-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 42 km), Dortmund Airport (DTM, 80 km), Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST, 83 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 93 km).
Arriving in Kassel
Kassel is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kassel Airport (KSF), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | KSF | 14 km (9 mi) | 8,202 ft | 820 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 69 km (43 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kassel from Köln?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, east of Köln.
How long does it take to get from Köln to Kassel by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Köln and Kassel?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Köln to Kassel flights?
Typically Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Kassel Airport (KSF); Kassel also has PAD.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.