FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
15,232 km
9,465 miles
ZGL
South Galway Airport
Australia
Distance
15,232 km
9,465 mi / 8,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
73°
east northeast

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FRA ZGL
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport South Galway Airport
IATA Code FRA ZGL
ICAO Code EDDF YSGW
City Frankfurt am Main N/A
Country Germany Australia
Timezone Europe/Berlin Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 364 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -25.680000, 142.110000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to South Galway Airport (ZGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to South Galway Airport (ZGL) in South Galway Airport, Australia is 15,232 kilometers (9,465 miles / 8,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:15 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 22:15 in South Galway Airport. With a 9-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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 317° (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 South Galway Airport (ZGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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