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Flights from Cologne to Tokyo
There are no direct flights from Cologne to Tokyo. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Vienna, about 14h 48m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 48m
Cologne to Tokyo at a glance
Fastest journey14h 48mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Vienna
Best ways to fly from Cologne to Tokyo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CGN Munich (MUC) TYO
Leg 1: Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Lufthansa
Tue08:30 CGN09:22 MUC1h 53m connection11:15 MUC06:18 TYOLufthansa + All Nippon Airways
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CGN Vienna (VIE) TYO
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
Wed09:45 CGN11:00 VIE2h 30m connection13:30 VIE08:10 TYOAustrian Airlines
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CGN Zurich (ZRH) TYO
Leg 1: Eurowings · Leg 2: SWISS
Mon06:30 CGN07:25 ZRH6h 05m connection13:30 ZRH08:48 TYOEurowings + SWISS
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CGN Stockholm (ARN) TYO
Leg 1: Eurowings, Ryanair · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways
Wed21:45 CGN23:35 ARN11h 10m connection10:45 ARN06:32 TYORyanair + All Nippon Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 9,332 km5,795 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 48mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +8hTokyo vs Cologne
- Currency in Tokyo
- JPY
- Airports
- CGN → NRT, HND
Flights from Cologne to Tokyo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cologne to Tokyo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Vienna and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cologne to Tokyo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,332 km.
Where do you change planes between Cologne and Tokyo?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH) and Stockholm (ARN). Eurowings flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cologne and Tokyo?
Cologne: Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN). Tokyo: Narita International Airport (NRT) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).
What is the time difference between Cologne and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 8 hours ahead of Cologne.





