FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,131 km
5,674 miles
OAK
Oakland
United States
Distance
9,131 km
5,674 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
323°
northwest

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FRA OAK
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Metro Oakland International Airport
IATA Code FRA OAK
ICAO Code EDDF KOAK
City Frankfurt am Main Oakland
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 364 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 37.720000, -122.220000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Oakland (OAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Oakland, United States is 9,131 kilometers (5,674 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 21:20 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 12:20 in Oakland. With a 9-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 Oakland (OAK) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 29° (north 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 Metro Oakland International Airport (OAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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