Flight time from Paris to Tokyo

About 9,712 km (6,035 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 12h 40m.

Distance

9,712 km

6,035 miles

Flight time

12h 40m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

7h ahead

Tokyo

From

Departure time (local)

Paris to Tokyo

9,712 km

6,035 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

12h 40m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

Paris to Tokyo at a glance

Flying from Paris, France to Tokyo, Japan covers a great-circle distance of roughly 9,712 kilometres (6,035 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 12h 40m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Tokyo is about 7 hours ahead of Paris, so expect some jet lag from crossing 7 time zones, which tends to hit harder when you fly east and lose hours. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

Paris to Tokyo FAQ

How long is the flight from Paris to Tokyo?

Paris to Tokyo is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 12h 40m, based on a great-circle distance of 9,712 km (6,035 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is Paris from Tokyo?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Paris to Tokyo is about 9,712 kilometres, or 6,035 miles.

What is the time difference between Paris and Tokyo?

Tokyo is about 7 hours ahead of Paris. Crossing 7 time zones means some jet lag, especially flying east.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.