Munich to Los Angeles

Flight distance, time and route map · MUC → LAX

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 65°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance9,616 km5,975 miles · 5,192 nautical miles
Flight time
about 12 h 30 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-west 321° at departure
From
Munich Airport Germany
Type
International · long-haul
Los Angeles to Munich

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Questions

How far is Munich from Los Angeles by plane?

The great-circle distance between Munich Airport and Los Angeles International Airport is 9,616 km (5,975 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Munich to Los Angeles?

About 12 h 30 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Munich heading north-west (321°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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