Narita to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)
12h 31m The flight from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) covers 9,744 km (6,054 miles) and takes approximately 12h 31m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 334°, passing near 67.8° N, 86.4° 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 43m | 18h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 30m | 12h 55m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 50m | 11h 15m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 28m | 11h 53m |
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 | ORY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Narita International Airport | Paris-Orly Airport |
| City | Narita | Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) |
| Country | Japan | France |
| ICAO | RJAA | LFPO |
| Coordinates | 35.7686, 140.3887 | 48.7295, 2.359 |
| Elevation | 141 ft | 291 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Narita to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?
A non-stop flight from Narita (NRT) to Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne) (ORY) takes about 12h 31m. The great-circle distance is 9,744 km (6,054 miles, 5,261 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 334°.
How far is Narita from Paris (Orly, Val-de-Marne)?
9,744 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,054 miles or 5,261 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 ORY?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,744 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 31m 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.