DTL
Detroit Lakes
United States
7,038 km
4,373 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
7,038 km
4,373 mi / 3,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
44°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

DTL FRA
Airport Name Detroit Lakes/Wething Field Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code DTL FRA
ICAO Code KDTL EDDF
City Detroit Lakes Frankfurt am Main
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 1,396 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 46.820000, -95.880000 50.030000, 8.540000

Detroit Lakes (DTL) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) in Detroit Lakes, United States to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 7,038 kilometers (4,373 miles / 3,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 16:52 in Detroit Lakes, it's 23:52 in Frankfurt am Main. With a 7-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 1,032 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Detroit Lakes/Wething Field.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Detroit Lakes (DTL) 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 Detroit Lakes/Wething Field (DTL) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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