Frankfurt (FRA) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,688
miles
9,154
kilometers
4,943
nautical miles

🕐 11h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (322°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,688 9,101
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,688 9,101
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,688 8,532
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,688 8,532
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,688 11,376
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,688 8,532
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 Jose earns you 11,376 base miles - that's 46% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to SJC route connects Frankfurt, Germany with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,688 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 322° 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5,688 miles (9,154 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from FRA to SJC typically take around 11h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,688 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.