Airport Comparison
| FRA | RUY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Frankfurt am Main International Airport | Copan Ruinas Airport |
| IATA Code | FRA | RUY |
| ICAO Code | EDDF | MHRU |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Ruinas de Copan |
| Country | Germany | Honduras |
| Timezone | Europe/Berlin | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 1,990 ft |
| Coordinates | 50.030000, 8.540000 | 14.840000, -89.140000 |
Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ruinas de Copan (RUY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras is 9,284 kilometers (5,769 miles / 5,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 Honduras. 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 19:03 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 12:03 in Ruinas de Copan. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,626 feet between the two airports. Copan Ruinas Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.
The return flight from Ruinas de Copan (RUY) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 40° (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 Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.