DEN
Denver
United States
8,087 km
5,025 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
8,087 km
5,025 mi / 4,367 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

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DEN FRA
Airport Name Denver International Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code DEN FRA
ICAO Code KDEN EDDF
City Denver Frankfurt am Main
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,434 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, -104.670000 50.030000, 8.540000

Denver (DEN) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Denver, United States to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 8,087 kilometers (5,025 miles / 4,367 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:47 in Denver, it's 05:47 in Frankfurt am Main. 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 5,070 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Denver International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Denver (DEN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Denver International Airport (DEN) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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