MUC
Munich
Germany
9,537 km
5,926 miles
PSP
Palm Springs
United States
Distance
9,537 km
5,926 mi / 5,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
319°
northwest

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MUC PSP
Airport Name Munich International Airport Palm Springs International Airport
IATA Code MUC PSP
ICAO Code EDDM KPSP
City Munich Palm Springs
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 33.830000, -116.510000

Munich (MUC) to Palm Springs (PSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in Palm Springs, United States is 9,537 kilometers (5,926 miles / 5,149 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 16:04 in Munich, it's 07:04 in Palm Springs. 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 1,011 feet between the two airports. Palm Springs International Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Palm Springs (PSP) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 32° (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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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