FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
13,178 km
8,188 miles
KWA
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Distance
13,178 km
8,188 mi / 7,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

FRA KWA
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport
IATA Code FRA KWA
ICAO Code EDDF PKWA
City Frankfurt am Main Kwajalein
Country Germany Marshall Islands
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Kwajalein
Elevation 364 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 8.720000, 167.730000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Kwajalein (KWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands is 13,178 kilometers (8,188 miles / 7,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Marshall Islands. 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 06:41 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 17:41 in Kwajalein. With a 11-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 Kwajalein (KWA) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 345° (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 Bucholz Army Air Field(Kwajalein Kmr)(Atoll) Airport (KWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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