Tokyo to Ludwigshafen am Rhein flights
Ludwigshafen am Rhein lies 9,398 km (5,839 mi) north-west of Tokyo, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 48 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.
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| Tokyo | Ludwigshafen am Rhein | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Germany |
| Population | 9.7 million | 163,196 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | FRA, 61 km out |
Clocks in Ludwigshafen am Rhein are 7 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 12 h 48 min journey lands only 5 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Crossing from Japan into Germany: money changes from the Yen to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; 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 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).
Arriving in Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Ludwigshafen am Rhein is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB, 82 km), Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN, 100 km), Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 5 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | 61 km (38 mi) | 13,123 ft | 364 ft |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | FKB | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,787 ft | 408 ft |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | HHN | 100 km (62 mi) | 12,467 ft | 1,649 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 5 km (3 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ludwigshafen am Rhein from Tokyo?
9,398 km (5,839 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Ludwigshafen am Rhein by air?
About 12 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
Ludwigshafen am Rhein is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Ludwigshafen am Rhein flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA); Ludwigshafen am Rhein also has FKB, HHN, MHG.
What currency do I need in Ludwigshafen am Rhein?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.