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Cologne (CGN) to Tokyo (NRT) shipping route.

9,821 km by air, about 13 h in transit.

Distance9,821 km9,353 km straight line
Transit time13 h800 km/h block speed
FromCGNGermany
ToNRTJapan

Air Distance Between Airports: Cologne (CGN) and Tokyo (NRT)

Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.

Cologne (CGN)AirTokyo (NRT)

Air freight transit time

MeasureValue
Airport to Airport Distance9,821 km (6,102 mi)
Straight line9,353 km
Flight time13 h
Assumption800 km/h block speed

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About the Cologne (CGN) to Tokyo (NRT) shipping route by air

Cologne to Tokyo by air: flight distance 9,821 km, heading north east from Germany to Japan. The shortest line over the globe is 9,353 km, and real airways add the rest.

Flight time is about 13 h at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.

We have no direct flight data for CGN to NRT this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.

Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Cologne to Tokyo saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into Japan, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.

Among 68 routes from Cologne (CGN) in this directory, Tokyo (NRT) is the 56th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Cologne: Osaka (9,721 km), Hong Kong (9,663 km) and Los Angeles (9,645 km).

FAQ

What is the flight distance from Cologne (CGN) to Tokyo (NRT)?

9,821 km along the flight path (9,353 km great circle).

What is the flight time from Cologne (CGN) to Tokyo (NRT)?

About 13 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.

Is the return route the same?

The reverse route Tokyo (NRT) to Cologne (CGN) has its own page with the same distance and route.

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