DSM
Des Moines
United States
7,646 km
4,751 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
7,646 km
4,751 mi / 4,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
43°
northeast

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DSM MUC
Airport Name Des Moines International Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code DSM MUC
ICAO Code KDSM EDDM
City Des Moines Munich
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 958 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 41.500000, -93.700000 48.350000, 11.790000

Des Moines (DSM) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 7,646 kilometers (4,751 miles / 4,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Des Moines, it's 09:43 in Munich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Des Moines (DSM) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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