FCS
Fort Carson
United States
8,195 km
5,092 miles
FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
Distance
8,195 km
5,092 mi / 4,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Denver
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

FCS FRA
Airport Name Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport Frankfurt am Main International Airport
IATA Code FCS FRA
ICAO Code KFCS EDDF
City Fort Carson Frankfurt am Main
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Denver Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5,874 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 38.680000, -104.760000 50.030000, 8.540000

Fort Carson (FCS) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) in Fort Carson, United States to Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 8,195 kilometers (5,092 miles / 4,425 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 17:37 in Fort Carson, it's 01:37 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 5,510 feet between the two airports. Frankfurt am Main International Airport sits lower than Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Fort Carson (FCS) 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 Butts Army Air Field (Fort Carson) Airport (FCS) and Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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