Airport Comparison
| CVH | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Caviahue Airport | Frankfurt am Main International Airport |
| IATA Code | CVH | FRA |
| ICAO Code | SAHE | EDDF |
| City | Lafontaine | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Argentina | Germany |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Salta | Europe/Berlin |
| Elevation | 5,435 ft | 364 ft |
| Coordinates | -37.850000, -71.010000 | 50.030000, 8.540000 |
Lafontaine (CVH) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 12,479 kilometers (7,754 miles / 6,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.
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 Argentina 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 15:30 in Lafontaine, it's 19:30 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 5,071 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.