FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
6,930 km
4,306 miles
ILM
Wilmington
United States
Distance
6,930 km
4,306 mi / 3,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FRA ILM
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Wilmington International Airport
IATA Code FRA ILM
ICAO Code EDDF KILM
City Frankfurt am Main Wilmington
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 364 ft 32 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 34.270000, -77.900000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Wilmington (ILM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, United States is 6,930 kilometers (4,306 miles / 3,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:17 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 14:17 in Wilmington. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Wilmington (ILM) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). 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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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