MUC
Munich
Germany
8,766 km
5,447 miles
TCU
Homeward
South Africa
Distance
8,766 km
5,447 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MUC TCU
Airport Name Munich International Airport Thaba Nchu Tar Airport
IATA Code MUC TCU
ICAO Code EDDM FATN
City Munich Homeward
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,487 ft 4,941 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -29.320000, 26.820000

Munich (MUC) to Homeward (TCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) in Homeward, South Africa is 8,766 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:53 in Munich, it's 18:53 in Homeward.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,454 feet between the two airports. Thaba Nchu Tar Airport sits higher than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Homeward (TCU) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Thaba Nchu Tar Airport (TCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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