MUC
Munich
Germany
8,965 km
5,571 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
8,965 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
303°
west northwest

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MUC RFG
Airport Name Munich International Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code MUC RFG
ICAO Code EDDM KRFG
City Munich Refugio
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Chicago
Elevation 1,487 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 28.300000, -97.300000

Munich (MUC) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 8,965 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 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 14:42 in Munich, it's 07:42 in Refugio. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,433 feet between the two airports. Rooke Field sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Refugio (RFG) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 40° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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