FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
6,827 km
4,242 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
6,827 km
4,242 mi / 3,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
154°
south southeast

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FRA SUT
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code FRA SUT
ICAO Code EDDF HTSU
City Frankfurt am Main Sumbawanga
Country Germany Tanzania
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 364 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 6,827 kilometers (4,242 miles / 3,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 Tanzania. 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 02:10 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 04:10 in Sumbawanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,556 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 343° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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