FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
8,988 km
5,585 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
8,988 km
5,585 mi / 4,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
161°
south southeast

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FRA LAY
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code FRA LAY
ICAO Code EDDF FALY
City Frankfurt am Main Ladysmith
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 364 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 8,988 kilometers (5,585 miles / 4,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:52 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 11:52 in Ladysmith.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,184 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 346° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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