MUC
Munich
Germany
9,442 km
5,867 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,442 km
5,867 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MUC RHV
Airport Name Munich International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code MUC RHV
ICAO Code EDDM KRHV
City Munich San Jose
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 37.330000, -121.820000

Munich (MUC) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,442 kilometers (5,867 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:10 in Munich, it's 09:10 in San Jose. 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 1,352 feet between the two airports. Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (RHV) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 29° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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