MUC
Munich
Germany
4,590 km
2,852 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
4,590 km
2,852 mi / 2,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
341°
north northwest

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MUC NAQ
Airport Name Munich International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code MUC NAQ
ICAO Code EDDM BGQQ
City Munich Qaanaaq
Country Germany Greenland
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Thule
Elevation 1,487 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 77.490000, -69.390000

Munich (MUC) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 4,590 kilometers (2,852 miles / 2,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:20 in Munich, it's 10:20 in Qaanaaq. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,436 feet between the two airports. Qaanaaq Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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