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GRF to ESS: distance & flight time

Fort Lewis (Gray Army Air Field) → Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport)

5,004 mi
8,053 km · 4,348 nm
10h 17m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details

5,004 miles nonstop takes roughly 10h 17m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is GRF from ESS?

The flight distance from Fort Lewis (GRF) to Essen (ESS) is 5,004 miles (8,053 km, 4,348 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from GRF to ESS?

A nonstop flight takes about 10h 17m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Fort Lewis and Essen?

Essen is 9 hours ahead of Fort Lewis.

What is the cheapest way to fly from GRF to ESS?

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