MUC
Munich
Germany
9,658 km
6,001 miles
NKX
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,658 km
6,001 mi / 5,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
319°
northwest

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MUC NKX
Airport Name Munich International Airport Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport
IATA Code MUC NKX
ICAO Code EDDM KNKX
City Munich San Diego
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 477 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 32.870000, -117.140000

Munich (MUC) to San Diego (NKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) in San Diego, United States is 9,658 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Germany with United States. 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 03:07 in Munich, it's 18:07 in San Diego. With a 9-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 1,010 feet between the two airports. Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (NKX) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Munich International Airport (MUC) and Miramar Mcas (Joe Foss Field) Airport (NKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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