Kuta, Badung to Frankfurt am Main
15h 15m The flight from Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) covers 11,936 km (7,417 miles) and takes approximately 15h 15m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 320°, passing near 31.2° N, 77.8° E 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 | 21h 42m | 22h 07m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 18m | 15h 43m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 16m | 13h 41m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 14h 03m | 14h 28m |
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
| DPS | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| City | Kuta, Badung | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Indonesia | Germany |
| ICAO | WADD | EDDF |
| Coordinates | -8.7484, 115.1671 | 50.0267, 8.5584 |
| Elevation | 14 ft | 364 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Kuta, Badung to Frankfurt am Main?
A non-stop flight from Kuta, Badung (DPS) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) takes about 15h 15m. The great-circle distance is 11,936 km (7,417 miles, 6,445 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 320°.
How far is Kuta, Badung from Frankfurt am Main?
11,936 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,417 miles or 6,445 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 DPS and FRA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,936 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 15h 15m 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 Kuta, Badung
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.