MUC
Munich
Germany
13,912 km
8,644 miles
TPI
Tapini
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,912 km
8,644 mi / 7,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
58°
east northeast

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MUC TPI
Airport Name Munich International Airport Tapini Airport
IATA Code MUC TPI
ICAO Code EDDM AYTI
City Munich Tapini
Country Germany Papua New Guinea
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 1,487 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -8.360000, 146.990000

Munich (MUC) to Tapini (TPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Tapini Airport (TPI) in Tapini, Papua New Guinea is 13,912 kilometers (8,644 miles / 7,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Munich, it's 05:05 in Tapini. 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 1,613 feet between the two airports. Tapini Airport sits higher than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Tapini (TPI) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 325° (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 Tapini Airport (TPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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