MUC
Munich
Germany
8,430 km
5,238 miles
NLP
Nelspruit
South Africa
Distance
8,430 km
5,238 mi / 4,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
162°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

MUC NLP
Airport Name Munich International Airport Nelspruit Airport
IATA Code MUC NLP
ICAO Code EDDM FANS
City Munich Nelspruit
Country Germany South Africa
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,487 ft 2,875 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -25.500000, 30.910000

Munich (MUC) to Nelspruit (NLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Nelspruit Airport (NLP) in Nelspruit, South Africa is 8,430 kilometers (5,238 miles / 4,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:51 in Munich, it's 00:51 in Nelspruit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,388 feet between the two airports. Nelspruit Airport sits higher than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Nelspruit (NLP) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 347° (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 Nelspruit Airport (NLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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