FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
15,723 km
9,770 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,723 km
9,770 mi / 8,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
34°
northeast

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FRA SON
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code FRA SON
ICAO Code EDDF NVSS
City Frankfurt am Main Luganville
Country Germany Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Efate
Elevation 364 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,723 kilometers (9,770 miles / 8,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:16 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 11:16 in Luganville. With a 10-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 Luganville (SON) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 338° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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