FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
8,913 km
5,538 miles
SBU
Springbok
South Africa
Distance
8,913 km
5,538 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
172°
south

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Airport Comparison

FRA SBU
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Springbok Airport
IATA Code FRA SBU
ICAO Code EDDF FASB
City Frankfurt am Main Springbok
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 364 ft 2,690 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -29.690000, 17.940000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Springbok (SBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Springbok Airport (SBU) in Springbok, South Africa is 8,913 kilometers (5,538 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:51 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 02:51 in Springbok.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,326 feet between the two airports. Springbok Airport sits higher than Frankfurt am Main International Airport.

The return flight from Springbok (SBU) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 354° (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 Springbok Airport (SBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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