GOQ
Golmud
China
6,608 km
4,106 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
6,608 km
4,106 mi / 3,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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GOQ MUC
Airport Name Golmud Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code GOQ MUC
ICAO Code ZLGM EDDM
City Golmud Munich
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 0 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 94.790000 48.350000, 11.790000

Golmud (GOQ) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golmud Airport (GOQ) in Golmud, China to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 6,608 kilometers (4,106 miles / 3,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 China with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:49 in Golmud, it's 14:49 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,487 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Golmud Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Golmud (GOQ) follows a heading of 68° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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