FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,444 km
5,868 miles
GRJ
George
South Africa
Distance
9,444 km
5,868 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
169°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

FRA GRJ
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport George Airport
IATA Code FRA GRJ
ICAO Code EDDF FAGG
City Frankfurt am Main George
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 364 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -34.010000, 22.380000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to George (GRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa is 9,444 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 169°.

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 Germany with South Africa. 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 14:03 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 15:03 in George.

The return flight from George (GRJ) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 351° (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 George Airport (GRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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