The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 9,110 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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 Lesotho. 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 00:25 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 01:25 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,257 feet between the two airports. Nkaus Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nkaus (NKU) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 347° (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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.