CLT to FRA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 7,059 km (4,386 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 9h 20m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (FRA to CLT).
How far is it from Charlotte to Frankfurt am Main?
The great-circle distance between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 7,059 km (4,386 mi, 3,812 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CLT to FRA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 9h 20m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FRA is roughly northeast of CLT.
How is the CLT to FRA route written in code?
The pair is written CLT-FRA in IATA codes and KCLT-EDDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charlotte Douglas International Airport is CLT (KCLT), Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF).
| CLT | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| ICAO code | KCLT | EDDF |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 364 ft |
| Rank by connections | #32 | #6 |
KCLT starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EDDF starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
FRA sits 384 ft (117 m) lower than CLT, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CLT to FRA
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Charlotte from Frankfurt am Main?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are 7,059 km (4,386 mi, 3,812 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CLT to FRA?
A typical nonstop flight between CLT and FRA takes about 9h 20m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FRA from CLT?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) lies roughly northeast of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Which airlines fly CLT to FRA?
2 airlines appear on the CLT-FRA route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, US Airways.
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