FRA to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,189 km (3,846 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 15m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to New York?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,189 km (3,846 mi, 3,342 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 FRA to JFK?
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. JFK is roughly northwest of FRA.
How is the FRA to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-JFK in IATA codes and EDDF-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| FRA | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | KJFK |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #9 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 351 ft (107 m) lower than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA to JFK
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| SQ | Singapore Airlines | SIA | Singapore | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
A further 4 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AF, ET, KL, 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 Frankfurt am Main from New York?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 6,189 km (3,846 mi, 3,342 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and JFK takes about 8h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from FRA?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly northwest of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to JFK?
4 airlines appear on the FRA-JFK route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Frankfurt am Main (FRA):
Other routes from New York (JFK):
FRA airport code · JFK airport code · Busiest airports worldwide