EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
9,055 km
5,627 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
9,055 km
5,627 mi / 4,889 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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EMG FRA
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code EMG FRA
ICAO Code FAEM EDDF
City Empangeni Frankfurt am Main
Country South Africa Germany
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Berlin
Elevation 251 ft 364 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 50.030000, 8.540000

Empangeni (EMG) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 9,055 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,889 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 21:50 in Empangeni, it's 20:50 in Frankfurt am Main.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 159° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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