Flights Paris → Tokyo
CDG → NRT
How long is the flight from Paris to Tokyo?
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 33m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route from Paris to Tokyo is operated using a variety of aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800 and Boeing models such as the 787-8, 777-300ER, and 777. The journey connects two historically significant airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, which opened in 1974, and Haneda Airport in Tokyo, which commenced operations in 1978. Haneda Airport serves over 15 million passengers annually, making it a major hub for air travel between Europe and Asia.
The Paris (CDG) → Tokyo (NRT) route is operated by Air France. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.7/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Tokyo the average ATFM delay is 1.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 minutes.
Heading to Tokyo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Paris (CDG) to Tokyo (NRT) heads north-east for about 9,710 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Paris the average ATFM delay is 3.2 min (atfm); arriving into Tokyo it is 1.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating CDG-NRT
Airports
Frequently asked questions about CDG-NRT
The flight from Paris (CDG) to Tokyo (NRT) takes about 12h 33m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Air France.
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The Paris-Tokyo route is about 9,710 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
