FRA to LAX Route Guide
Frankfurt, Germany → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
EDDF (Frankfurt, Germany) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 5,033 NM (9,321 km / 5,792 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 318° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 10h 59m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,033 NM
9,321 km / 5,792 mi
Initial Bearing
318° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
10h 59m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,599 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
364 ft
EDDF
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,033 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying FRA-LAX should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between FRA and LAX?
5,033 nautical miles (9,321 km / 5,792 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles?
Approximately 10h 59m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly FRA-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
318° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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