Paris to Jena flights
Jena lies 700 km (435 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 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.
| Paris | Jena | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 104,712 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 149 m (489 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | ERF, 44 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 07743–07749 |
What changes when you arrive in Jena
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in Jena
Jena is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erfurt-Weimar Airport | ERF | 44 km (27 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,036 ft |
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jena from Paris?
700 km (435 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Jena by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Jena?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Jena flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF); Jena also has LEJ.
What currency do I need in Jena?
The Euro (EUR).
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.