MUC
Munich
Germany
9,578 km
5,952 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
9,578 km
5,952 mi / 5,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
290°
west northwest

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MUC PKJ
Airport Name Munich International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code MUC PKJ
ICAO Code EDDM MGPG
City Munich Playa Grande
Country Germany Guatemala
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Guatemala
Elevation 1,487 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 16.000000, -90.740000

Munich (MUC) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 9,578 kilometers (5,952 miles / 5,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Guatemala. 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 18:01 in Munich, it's 11:01 in Playa Grande. 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.

The return flight from Playa Grande (PKJ) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 41° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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