HEK
Heihe
China
7,452 km
4,631 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
7,452 km
4,631 mi / 4,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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HEK MUC
Airport Name Heihe Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code HEK MUC
ICAO Code ZYHE EDDM
City Heihe Munich
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 8,530 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 48.350000, 11.790000

Heihe (HEK) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 7,452 kilometers (4,631 miles / 4,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 11:02 in Heihe, it's 04:02 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 7,043 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 39° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) and Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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