DEN to FRA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 8,089 km (5,026 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (FRA to DEN).
How far is it from Denver to Frankfurt am Main?
The great-circle distance between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 8,089 km (5,026 mi, 4,368 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 DEN to FRA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FRA is roughly northeast of DEN.
How is the DEN to FRA route written in code?
The pair is written DEN-FRA in IATA codes and KDEN-EDDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Denver International Airport is DEN (KDEN), Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF).
| DEN | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denver International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| ICAO code | KDEN | EDDF |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Elevation | 5,431 ft | 364 ft |
| Rank by connections | #15 | #6 |
KDEN 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 5,067 ft (1,544 m) lower than DEN, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DEN to FRA
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
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 Denver from Frankfurt am Main?
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are 8,089 km (5,026 mi, 4,368 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DEN to FRA?
A typical nonstop flight between DEN and FRA takes about 10h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FRA from DEN?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) lies roughly northeast of Denver International Airport (DEN).
Which airlines fly DEN to FRA?
1 airline appear on the DEN-FRA route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa.
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