Frankfurt (FRA) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
Nonstop from Frankfurt Airport to San Francisco International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
9,149km
5,685 mi, great circle
Flying time
11h 34m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying FRA to SFO
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to San Francisco?
About 11h 34m gate to gate for the 9,149 km (5,685 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from FRA to SFO?
Lufthansa and United Airlines, with about 3.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).