FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,060 km
5,630 miles
LUF
Glendale
United States
Distance
9,060 km
5,630 mi / 4,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
314°
northwest

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FRA LUF
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Luke Afb Airport
IATA Code FRA LUF
ICAO Code EDDF KLUF
City Frankfurt am Main Glendale
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Phoenix
Elevation 364 ft 1,084 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 33.530000, -112.380000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Glendale (LUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States is 9,060 kilometers (5,630 miles / 4,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:11 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 16:11 in Glendale. 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.

The return flight from Glendale (LUF) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). 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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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