GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
8,524 km
5,297 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
8,524 km
5,297 mi / 4,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRF MUC
Airport Name Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code GRF MUC
ICAO Code KGRF EDDM
City Fort Lewis/Tacoma Munich
Country United States Germany
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Berlin
Elevation 301 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates 47.080000, -122.580000 48.350000, 11.790000

Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 8,524 kilometers (5,297 miles / 4,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 04:38 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 13:38 in Munich. 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 1,186 feet between the two airports. Munich International Airport sits higher than Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 330° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) and Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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