Paris, France → Tokyo, Japan · ✈ 12h 38min · 🚗 157h 49min
5,244 nautical miles · Time difference: +9h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from Paris to Tokyo is 9,712 km (6,035 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 12h 38min.
The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Tokyo, Japan is approximately 9,712 kilometers (6,035 miles or 5,244 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Tokyo is located southeast of Paris. Paris is in Europe, in the Île-de-France region of France, while Tokyo is in Asia, in Kanto, Japan. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 9,712 km | ~12h 38min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Paris to Tokyo. For 9,712 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Paris is a major city in France with a population of approximately 2,161,000. Located in the Île-de-France region, it is an important hub in Europe. Paris is a significant metropolitan area in France with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Tokyo is a notable city in Japan with a population of approximately 13,960,000. Situated in the Kanto region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Tokyo is one of Japan's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 9,712 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Europe to Asia. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 9,712 km, Paris to Tokyo is one of the world's longer routes, covering 24.2% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
Combined, Paris and Tokyo have a population of over 16,121,000 people, making this a major urban corridor.
This route crosses from Europe to Asia, spanning 9 timezones.
This 9,712 km journey from Europe to Asia is one of the world's longer routes. At this distance, jet lag becomes a significant factor — plan for at least one recovery day per 3 time zones crossed.
See how the Paris to Tokyo distance compares to similar routes:
The straight-line distance from Paris to Tokyo is approximately 9,712 kilometers (6,035 miles, 5,244 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 12h 38min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 157h 49min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Tokyo is approximately +9h ahead compared to Paris.
The estimated road distance is approximately 12,626 km, which is about 30% longer than the 9,712 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 7, 2026.