Yangon to Frankfurt am Main
10h 52m The flight from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) covers 8,405 km (5,223 miles) and takes approximately 10h 52m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 318°, passing near 42.0° N, 63.0° 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 | 15h 17m | 15h 42m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 10h 47m | 11h 12m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 20m | 9h 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 9h 53m | 10h 19m |
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
| RGN | FRA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Yangon International Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport |
| City | Yangon | Frankfurt am Main |
| Country | Myanmar | Germany |
| ICAO | VYYY | EDDF |
| Coordinates | 16.9073, 96.1332 | 50.0267, 8.5584 |
| Elevation | 109 ft | 364 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Yangon to Frankfurt am Main?
A non-stop flight from Yangon (RGN) to Frankfurt am Main (FRA) takes about 10h 52m. The great-circle distance is 8,405 km (5,223 miles, 4,538 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 318°.
How far is Yangon from Frankfurt am Main?
8,405 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,223 miles or 4,538 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 RGN and FRA?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,405 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 10h 52m 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.
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.