EFD
Houston
United States
8,720 km
5,418 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
8,720 km
5,418 mi / 4,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
40°
northeast

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EFD MUC
Airport Name Ellington Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code EFD MUC
ICAO Code KEFD EDDM
City Houston Munich
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Berlin
Elevation 33 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, -95.160000 48.350000, 11.790000

Houston (EFD) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 8,720 kilometers (5,418 miles / 4,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 United States with Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:13 in Houston, it's 18:13 in Munich. With a 7-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 1,455 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Ellington Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Houston (EFD) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Ellington Airport (EFD) and Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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