MUC
Munich
Germany
8,932 km
5,550 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
8,932 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
61°
east northeast

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MUC SQJ
Airport Name Munich International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code MUC SQJ
ICAO Code EDDM ZSSM
City Munich Sanming
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,487 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 26.430000, 117.840000

Munich (MUC) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 8,932 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:04 in Munich, it's 20:04 in Sanming. 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.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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