CGN
Cologne
Germany
9,354 km
5,812 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,354 km
5,812 mi / 5,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
36°
northeast

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CGN NRT
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code CGN NRT
ICAO Code EDDK RJAA
City Cologne Tokyo
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 302 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 35.760000, 140.390000

Cologne (CGN) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,354 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Cologne, it's 20:31 in Tokyo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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