Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,792
miles
9,322
kilometers
5,033
nautical miles

🕐 11h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (318°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,792 9,267
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,792 9,267
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,792 8,688
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,792 8,688
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,792 11,584
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,792 8,688
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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Frankfurt to Los Angeles would take approximately 13 days compared to just 11h 32m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to LAX route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,792 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 318° from Frankfurt. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 5,792 miles (9,322 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to LAX typically take around 11h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,792 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.