MUC
Munich
Germany
9,213 km
5,725 miles
TVL
South Lake Tahoe
United States
Distance
9,213 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MUC TVL
Airport Name Munich International Airport Lake Tahoe Airport
IATA Code MUC TVL
ICAO Code EDDM KTVL
City Munich South Lake Tahoe
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 6,268 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 38.890000, -120.000000

Munich (MUC) to South Lake Tahoe (TVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) in South Lake Tahoe, United States is 9,213 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 08:54 in Munich, it's 23:54 in South Lake Tahoe. 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 4,781 feet between the two airports. Lake Tahoe Airport sits higher than Munich International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from South Lake Tahoe (TVL) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 30° (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 Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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