FRA to PHL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 6,339 km (3,939 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (PHL to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Philadelphia?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 6,339 km (3,939 mi, 3,423 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 PHL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PHL is roughly northwest of FRA.
How is the FRA to PHL route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-PHL in IATA codes and EDDF-KPHL in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), Philadelphia International Airport is PHL (KPHL).
| FRA | PHL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Philadelphia International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | KPHL |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 36 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #33 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; KPHL starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PHL sits 328 ft (100 m) lower than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA to PHL
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | 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 Frankfurt am Main from Philadelphia?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are 6,339 km (3,939 mi, 3,423 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to PHL?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and PHL takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PHL from FRA?
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) lies roughly northwest of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to PHL?
3 airlines appear on the FRA-PHL route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Lufthansa, US Airways.
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