Frankfurt am Main to Los Angeles Distance

9,302 km · 5,780 miles · 12 h 8 min flight

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Los Angeles is 9,302 km (5,780 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 12 h 8 min. Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Frankfurt am Main.

Frankfurt am Main

Germany

9,302 km

Los Angeles

California

Kilometres: 9,302; great-circle distance
Miles: 5,780; 5,023 nautical miles
Flight time: 12 h 8 min; non-stop, estimated
Time difference: −9 hours; Los Angeles vs Frankfurt am Main

Direction and halfway point

Direction from Frankfurt am Main	Northwest (318°)
Direction back from Los Angeles	North-northeast (31°)
Halfway point	62.95° N, 69.09° W
Frankfurt am Main coordinates	50.12° N, 8.68° E
Los Angeles coordinates	34.05° N, 118.24° W

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Los Angeles from Frankfurt am Main?

9,302 kilometres or 5,780 miles (5,023 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.

How long is the flight from Frankfurt am Main to Los Angeles?

About 12 h 8 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt am Main and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Frankfurt am Main right now.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Frankfurt am Main?

Los Angeles lies to the northwest of Frankfurt am Main (initial bearing 318°).

Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.