Distance From Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport, FRA - SFO Distance

The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 5685 miles or 9148 kilometers or 4937 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Frankfurt am Main ( Germany ) to San Francisco ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Frankfurt am Main and San Francisco takes around 13 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany to San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco, United States is 13 hours 4 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • FRA - SFO

Kilometers		9148 km
Statute Miles		5685 miles
Nautical Miles		4937 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 4 minutes

Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flight Route Map - FRA to SFO Flight Path

Location of Frankfurt Airport & San Francisco International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Frankfurt am Main to San Francisco nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and San Francisco, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and San Francisco, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FRA - SFO

Time difference between Frankfurt am Main (Germany) and San Francisco (United States) is 9 Hours.
San Francisco time is 9 Hours behind Frankfurt am Main.

Location	Local Time
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)	2024-12-27, 01:07:03 CET
San Francisco (United States)	2024-12-26, 16:07:03 PST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Frankfurt Airport (FRA / EDDF) Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Destination

San Francisco International Airport (SFO / KSFO) San Francisco, United States