FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
7,800 km
4,847 miles
GFY
Grootfontein
Namibia
Distance
7,800 km
4,847 mi / 4,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
170°
south

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FRA GFY
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Grootfontein Airport
IATA Code FRA GFY
ICAO Code EDDF FYGF
City Frankfurt am Main Grootfontein
Country Germany Namibia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 364 ft 4,636 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -19.600000, 18.120000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Grootfontein (GFY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Grootfontein Airport (GFY) in Grootfontein, Namibia is 7,800 kilometers (4,847 miles / 4,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 17:46 in Grootfontein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,272 feet between the two airports. Grootfontein Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Grootfontein (GFY) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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