Flights Washington → Frankfurt
IAD → FRA
How long is the flight from Washington to Frankfurt?
The flight from Washington (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 8h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Washington with Frankfurt, utilizing both Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777 aircraft. Frankfurt Airport, the destination, sees over sixty-one million passengers annually, underscoring its significance as a major international hub.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
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The Washington (IAD) → Frankfurt (FRA) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. Across 56 flights monitored in recent months, n/a% arrived on time (within 15 min of schedule), with an average delay of n/a minutes. The cancellation rate is 1.79%. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.7/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Frankfurt the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes.
Heading to Frankfurt: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Washington (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) heads north-east for about 6,550 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 36m.
Departures from Washington on this leg cluster in the midday window: about 75% of IAD-FRA flights take off then.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Washington the average ATFM delay is 5.5 min (atfm); arriving into Frankfurt it is 2.1 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines (UA) | 83% | 5 min | 1.3% |
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 74% | 21 min | 0.0% |
Airlines operating IAD-FRA
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Frequently asked questions about IAD-FRA
The flight from Washington (IAD) to Frankfurt (FRA) takes about 8h 36m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate on Washington-Frankfurt is 1.79% across 56 monitored flights.
The route is operated by 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis based on 9 factors: weather at Frankfurt, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel, airline punctuality and recent trends.
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
