MUC
Munich
Germany
9,513 km
5,911 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
9,513 km
5,911 mi / 5,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
320°
northwest

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MUC RBF
Airport Name Munich International Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code MUC RBF
ICAO Code EDDM KL35
City Munich Big Bear City
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 34.260000, -116.860000

Munich (MUC) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 9,513 kilometers (5,911 miles / 5,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 16:27 in Munich, it's 07:27 in Big Bear City. 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 5,265 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City Airport sits higher than Munich International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Big Bear City (RBF) 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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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