Frankfurt (FRA) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,380
miles
7,049
kilometers
3,806
nautical miles

🕐 8h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (309°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,380 7,008
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,380 7,008
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,380 6,570
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,380 6,570
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,380 8,760
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,380 6,570
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?

A round trip between Frankfurt and Minneapolis earns you 8,760 base miles - that's 35% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to MSP route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,380 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 309° from Frankfurt. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

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

🛬 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 4,380 miles (7,049 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to MSP typically take around 8h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,380 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.