FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,297 km
5,777 miles
NJK
El Centro
United States
Distance
9,297 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FRA NJK
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport
IATA Code FRA NJK
ICAO Code EDDF KNJK
City Frankfurt am Main El Centro
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 364 ft -43 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 32.800000, -115.700000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to El Centro (NJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States is 9,297 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 18:10 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 09:10 in El Centro. With a 9-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 El Centro (NJK) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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