EWR to FRA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 6,211 km (3,859 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 15m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (FRA to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Frankfurt am Main?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) is 6,211 km (3,859 mi, 3,354 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 EWR to FRA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. FRA is roughly northeast of EWR.
How is the EWR to FRA route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-FRA in IATA codes and KEWR-EDDF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF).
| EWR | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | EDDF |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 364 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #6 |
KEWR 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 346 ft (105 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Newark from Frankfurt am Main?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are 6,211 km (3,859 mi, 3,354 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to FRA?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and FRA takes about 8h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is FRA from EWR?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) lies roughly northeast of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to FRA?
2 airlines appear on the EWR-FRA route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa, United Airlines.
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