The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Mexico. 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 23:31 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 16:31 in Tampico. With a 7-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 Tampico (TAM) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 38° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.