Paris to Karlsruhe flights
Karlsruhe lies 443 km (275 mi) 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 19 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 | Karlsruhe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 283,799 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | FKB, 35 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 76006–76229 |
What changes when you arrive in Karlsruhe
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 Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,787 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stuttgart Airport (STR, 70 km), Strasbourg Airport (SXB, 77 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 52 km), Saarbrücken Airport (SCN, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Stuttgart Airport | STR | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,974 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Strasbourg Airport | SXB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,874 ft | 505 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 52 km (32 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
| Saarbrücken Airport (regional) | SCN | 97 km (60 mi) | 6,562 ft | 1,058 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Karlsruhe from Paris?
443 km (275 mi) in a straight line, east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Karlsruhe by air?
About 1 h 19 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 Karlsruhe?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Karlsruhe flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB); Karlsruhe also has STR, SXB, MHG, SCN.
What currency do I need in Karlsruhe?
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.