Narita to Köln (Cologne)
12h 02m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) covers 9,353 km (5,812 miles) and takes approximately 12h 02m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 332°, passing near 66.3° N, 89.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 00m | 17h 26m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 59m | 12h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 24m | 10h 49m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 00m | 11h 25m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| NRT | CGN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Cologne Bonn Airport |
| City | Narita | Köln (Cologne) |
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| ICAO | RJAA | EDDK |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 50.8659, 7.1427 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 302 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Köln (Cologne)?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Köln (Cologne) (CGN) takes about 12h 02m. The great-circle distance is 9,353 km (5,812 miles, 5,050 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 332°.
How far is Narita from Köln (Cologne)?
9,353 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,812 miles or 5,050 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between NRT and CGN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,353 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 02m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.