A330
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Inflight Event / Encounter Wake Vortex Encounter
Flight Crew Took Evasive Action
Environment - Non Weather Related; Procedure
At 4;000 FT MSL [we] encountered wake turbulence from a 747 five miles ahead on final approach Runway 25L EDDF. Climbed to 4;400 FT MSL and stayed above glideslope for a normal landing. Five miles is not enough space for 747.
A330 First Officer reported encountering wake turbulence in trail of a B747 on final to EDDF; stating that in his opinion five miles is not enough separation.