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Flight Distance from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to San Diego (SAN)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
FRAEDDF
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Frankfurt Main Airport
Great Circle Path
9,378 km5,827 miles • 5,064 NM
Destination Airport
KSANSAN
San Diego, United States
San Diego International Airport
Direct Distance
9,378 km
5,827 Statute Miles
5,064 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
11h 32m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
844 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
317° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
11h 32m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 42m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
18h 32m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇩🇪 Germany→🇺🇸 United States
Allowed Stay90 days
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: Visa Waiver Program — ESTA online authorization required.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA)
- City / Country: Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- ICAO Code: EDDF
- Coordinates: 50.0267°, 8.5584°
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Elevation: 364 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
- City / Country: San Diego, United States
- ICAO Code: KSAN
- Coordinates: 32.7336°, -117.1900°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 17 ft
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