Frankfurt (FRA) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,846
miles
6,189
kilometers
3,342
nautical miles

🕐 7h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (294°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,846 6,154
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,846 6,154
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,846 5,769
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,846 5,769
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,846 7,692
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,846 5,769
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Frankfurt and New York follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to JFK route connects Frankfurt, Germany with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,846 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 294° from Frankfurt. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 3,846 miles (6,189 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to JFK typically take around 7h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,846 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.