New York to Frankfurt

Flight distance, time and route map · JFK → FRA

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 54°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance6,189 km3,846 miles · 3,342 nautical miles
Flight time
about 8 h 15 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 50° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Frankfurt to New York
Skyline over the Main
Destination

Frankfurt

Skyline over the Main

AI image · Canva

Questions

How far is New York from Frankfurt by plane?

The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Frankfurt Main Airport is 6,189 km (3,846 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from New York to Frankfurt?

About 8 h 15 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 New York heading north-east (50°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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