Frankfurt am Main to Atlanta
9h 37m The flight from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) covers 7,409 km (4,604 miles) and takes approximately 9h 37m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 295°, passing near 52.2° N, 45.7° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 28m | 13h 53m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 30m | 9h 55m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 14m | 8h 39m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 43m | 9h 08m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| FRA | ATL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
| City | Frankfurt am Main | Atlanta |
| Country | Germany | United States |
| ICAO | EDDF | KATL |
| Coordinates | 50.0267, 8.5584 | 33.6367, -84.4281 |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 1,026 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Atlanta?
A non-stop flight from Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta (ATL) takes about 9h 37m. The great-circle distance is 7,409 km (4,604 miles, 4,001 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 295°.
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Atlanta?
7,409 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,604 miles or 4,001 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between FRA and ATL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,409 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 37m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Frankfurt am Main
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.