Route
San Francisco (SFO) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
The San Francisco → Frankfurt route covers about 9,147 km. A typical non-stop flight from SFO to FRA takes around 11h 56m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
9,147 km
5,684 mi
Flight time
11h 56m
Non-stop estimate
From
SFO · San Francisco
United States
To
FRA · Frankfurt
Germany
Time zone & jet lag
Frankfurt is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco: you're flying east, expect a few days of adjustment.
EU261 may apply on arrival
Arriving into Frankfurt from outside the EU, EU261 covers you only when the operating carrier is EU-licensed. Check the airline before assuming a claim.
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SFO
San Francisco
United States
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FRA
Frankfurt
Germany
About Frankfurt Airport
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