Basel to Tokyo flights
Tokyo lies 9,606 km (5,969 mi) north-east of Basel, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 4 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Basel | Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | Japan |
| Population | 177,595 | 9.7 million |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | BSL, 6 km out | HND, 18 km out |
Clocks in Tokyo are 7 h ahead of Basel right now, so a 13 h 4 min journey lands 20 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tokyo
Crossing from Switzerland into Japan: money changes from the Franc to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Basel
Basel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,795-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zürich Airport (ZRH, 74 km), Bern Airport (BRN, 72 km).
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo Haneda International Airport | HND | 18 km (11 mi) | 11,024 ft | 35 ft |
| Narita International Airport | NRT | 64 km (40 mi) | 13,123 ft | 141 ft |
| Ibaraki Airport | IBR | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,858 ft | 105 ft |
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Staying in Tokyo
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Common questions
How far is Tokyo from Basel?
9,606 km (5,969 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Basel.
How long does it take to get from Basel to Tokyo by air?
About 13 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Tokyo?
Tokyo is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Europe/Zurich).
Which airports are used for Basel to Tokyo flights?
Typically EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL) to Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND); Tokyo also has NRT, IBR.
What currency do I need in Tokyo?
The Yen (JPY).
Where can I stay in Tokyo?
Our booking partner lists 5,621+ places to stay in Tokyo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.