Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,685
miles
9,149
kilometers
4,940
nautical miles

🕐 11h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (323°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,685 9,096
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,685 9,096
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,685 8,528
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,685 8,528
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,685 11,370
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,685 8,528
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 San Francisco earns you 11,370 base miles - that's 45% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to SFO route connects Frankfurt, Germany with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,685 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 323° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,685 miles (9,149 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to SFO typically take around 11h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,685 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.