Germany
United StatesFrankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
9,788 km by air, about 13 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Frankfurt (FRA) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Frankfurt (FRA)AirLos Angeles (LAX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 9,788 km (6,082 mi) |
| Straight line | 9,322 km |
| Flight time | 13 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
Frankfurt to Los Angeles by air: flight distance 9,788 km, heading north west from Germany to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 9,322 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 13 h at 800 km/h block speed. Most cargo on this distance flies nonstop, in a freighter or in the belly of a passenger aircraft. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for FRA to LAX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Frankfurt to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from Germany into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Frankfurt (FRA) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 55th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Frankfurt: Ontario (California) (9,736 km), Osaka (9,726 km) and Hong Kong (9,612 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
9,788 km along the flight path (9,322 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Frankfurt (FRA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
About 13 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Houston (IAH) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,326 km
Mexico City (MEX) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,625 km- Memphis (MEM) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,730 km
- Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)2,942 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.