BBA
Balmaceda
Chile
13,159 km
8,177 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
13,159 km
8,177 mi / 7,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
46°
northeast

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BBA FRA
Airport Name Balmaceda Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code BBA FRA
ICAO Code SCBA EDDF
City Balmaceda Frankfurt am Main
Country Chile Germany
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,722 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -45.920000, -71.690000 50.030000, 8.540000

Balmaceda (BBA) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) in Balmaceda, Chile to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 13,159 kilometers (8,177 miles / 7,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Chile with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:34 in Balmaceda, it's 21:34 in Frankfurt am Main. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,358 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Balmaceda Airport.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Balmaceda (BBA) follows a heading of 231° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Balmaceda Airport (BBA) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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