FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,152 km
5,687 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,152 km
5,687 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

FRA RHV
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code FRA RHV
ICAO Code EDDF KRHV
City Frankfurt am Main San Jose
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 364 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 37.330000, -121.820000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,152 kilometers (5,687 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 18:09 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 09:09 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (RHV) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 30° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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