MUC
Munich
Germany
8,516 km
5,291 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
8,516 km
5,291 mi / 4,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
34°
north northeast

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MUC WKJ
Airport Name Munich International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code MUC WKJ
ICAO Code EDDM RJCW
City Munich Wakkanai
Country Germany Japan
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 1,487 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 45.400000, 141.800000

Munich (MUC) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 8,516 kilometers (5,291 miles / 4,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Japan. 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 11:42 in Munich, it's 19:42 in Wakkanai. With a 8-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 1,457 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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