FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
7,668 km
4,765 miles
SBX
Shelby
United States
Distance
7,668 km
4,765 mi / 4,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
322°
northwest

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FRA SBX
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Shelby Airport
IATA Code FRA SBX
ICAO Code EDDF KSBX
City Frankfurt am Main Shelby
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Denver
Elevation 364 ft 3,443 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 48.540000, -111.870000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shelby (SBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Shelby Airport (SBX) in Shelby, United States is 7,668 kilometers (4,765 miles / 4,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 19:27 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 11:27 in Shelby. With a 8-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 3,079 feet between the two airports. Shelby Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Shelby (SBX) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 36° (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 Shelby Airport (SBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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