FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,390 km
5,834 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
9,390 km
5,834 mi / 5,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
171°
south

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FRA ROD
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code FRA ROD
ICAO Code EDDF FARS
City Frankfurt am Main Robertson
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 364 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 9,390 kilometers (5,834 miles / 5,070 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 171°.

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 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 12:24 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 13:24 in Robertson.

The return flight from Robertson (ROD) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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