The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa is 9,119 kilometers (5,666 miles / 4,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 17:25 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 18:25 in Pietermaritzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,059 feet between the two airports. Pietermaritzburg Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 346° (north northwest). 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 Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.