FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
9,135 km
5,676 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
9,135 km
5,676 mi / 4,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
171°
south

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FRA VRE
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code FRA VRE
ICAO Code EDDF FAVR
City Frankfurt am Main Vredendal
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 364 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 9,135 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,932 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 00:16 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 01:16 in Vredendal.

The return flight from Vredendal (VRE) 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 Vredendal Airport (VRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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