# Distance from Munich (MUC) to Rock Springs (RKS)

> 8,457 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,457 km / 5,255 mi / 4,566 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 36° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → North America
- **Time difference**: -8h (When it's 01:22 in Munich, it's 17:22 in Rock Springs)
- **Elevation difference**: 5,278 ft (RKS is higher than MUC)

## Airports

### [Munich International Airport (MUC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/muc-munich-munich-international-airport/1ef266de-bafa-6c88-93f5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Munich, Germany
- ICAO: EDDM
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 48.350000, 11.790000
- Elevation: 1,487 ft

### [Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rks-rock-springs-southwest-wyoming-regional-airport/1ef266df-354f-6b00-95c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rock Springs, United States
- ICAO: KRKS
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 41.590000, -109.070000
- Elevation: 6,765 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:22 in Munich, it's 17:22 in Rock Springs.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Munich International Airport (MUC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/muc-munich-munich-international-airport/1ef266de-bafa-6c88-93f5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rks-rock-springs-southwest-wyoming-regional-airport/1ef266df-354f-6b00-95c6-06bb2780ed98)
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