Frankfurt (FRA) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,939
miles
6,339
kilometers
3,423
nautical miles

🕐 8 hours
Flight Time
🧭 NW (295°)
Direction
🌍 -6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,939 6,302
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,939 6,302
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,939 5,909
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,939 5,909
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,939 7,878
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,939 5,909
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 Philadelphia 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 PHL route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 3,939 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 295° 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 PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 3,939 miles (6,339 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to PHL typically take around 8 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,939 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.