FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
5,799 km
3,603 miles
SFM
Sanford
United States
Distance
5,799 km
3,603 mi / 3,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
295°
west northwest

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FRA SFM
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport
IATA Code FRA SFM
ICAO Code EDDF KSFM
City Frankfurt am Main Sanford
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/New_York
Elevation 364 ft 244 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 43.390000, -70.710000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sanford (SFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) in Sanford, United States is 5,799 kilometers (3,603 miles / 3,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 18:48 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 12:48 in Sanford. 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 Sanford (SFM) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 53° (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 Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport (SFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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