Frankfurt to San Francisco

Flight distance, time and route map · FRA → SFO

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 67°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance9,149 km5,685 miles · 4,940 nautical miles
Flight time
about 11 h 55 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 323° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
San Francisco to Frankfurt

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Questions

How far is Frankfurt from San Francisco by plane?

The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 9,149 km (5,685 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco?

About 11 h 55 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Frankfurt heading north-west (323°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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