KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
17,895 km
11,119 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
17,895 km
11,119 mi / 9,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
320°
northwest

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KAT MUC
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code KAT MUC
ICAO Code NZKT EDDM
City Kaitaia Munich
Country New Zealand Germany
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Europe/Berlin
Elevation 270 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 48.350000, 11.790000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 17,895 kilometers (11,119 miles / 9,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:12 in Kaitaia, it's 20:12 in Munich. With a 12-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 1,217 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Kaitaia Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 53° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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