Paris to Nijmegen flights
Nijmegen lies 415 km (258 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 17 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 | Nijmegen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | The Netherlands |
| Population | 2.1 million | 177,359 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | NRN, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 6511–6574 |
What changes when you arrive in Nijmegen
Crossing from France into The Netherlands: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Nijmegen
Nijmegen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,005 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 55 km), Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 88 km), Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, 91 km), Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 33 km (21 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 91 km (57 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nijmegen from Paris?
415 km (258 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Nijmegen by air?
About 1 h 17 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 Nijmegen?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Paris to Nijmegen flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN); Nijmegen also has EIN, DUS, AMS, RTM.
What currency do I need in Nijmegen?
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.