The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 9,431 kilometers (5,860 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 South Africa with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:23 in East London, it's 23:23 in Frankfurt am Main.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 164° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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