Flights Frankfurt → Denver
FRA → DEN
Route overview
The flight route operates from Frankfurt to Denver, utilizing a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The destination airport in Denver opened in 1989 and currently serves over 82 million passengers annually.
The Frankfurt (FRA) → Denver (DEN) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.6/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Denver the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Denver: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Frankfurt (FRA) to Denver (DEN) heads north-west for about 8,089 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Denver it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating FRA-DEN
Airports
Frequently asked questions about FRA-DEN
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Frankfurt-Denver route is about 8,089 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
