FRA
Frankfurt am Main
Germany
7,213 km
4,482 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
7,213 km
4,482 mi / 3,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
62°
east northeast

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FRA XNN
Airport Name Frankfurt am Main International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code FRA XNN
ICAO Code EDDF ZLXN
City Frankfurt am Main Xining
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 364 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 50.030000, 8.540000 36.530000, 102.040000

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main International Airport (FRA) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 7,213 kilometers (4,482 miles / 3,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:37 in Frankfurt am Main, it's 15:37 in Xining. 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 Xining (XNN) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) follows a heading of 315° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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