Paris to Nantes flights
Nantes lies 342 km (213 mi) south-west 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 11 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 | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 2.1 million | 325,070 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | NTE, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 44000–44978 CEDEX 9 |
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 Nantes
Nantes is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,514 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantes Atlantique Airport | NTE | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,514 ft | 90 ft |
| Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (regional) | RNS | 96 km (60 mi) | 6,890 ft | 124 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nantes from Paris?
342 km (213 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Nantes by air?
About 1 h 11 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 Nantes?
No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Nantes flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE); Nantes also has RNS.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.