# Distance from Munich (MUC) to Gifu (QGU)

> 9,232 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,232 km / 5,737 mi / 4,985 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 42° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 327° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Japan
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 18:21 in Munich, it's 01:21 in Gifu)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,359 ft (QGU is lower than MUC)

## Airports

### [Munich International Airport (MUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muc-munich-munich-international-airport/1ef266de-bafa-6c88-93f5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Munich, Germany
- ICAO: EDDM
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 48.350000, 11.790000
- Elevation: 1,487 ft

### [Gifu Airport (QGU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qgu-gifu-gifu-airport/1ef266df-8c12-66fe-8e60-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gifu, Japan
- ICAO: RJNG
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.390000, 136.870000
- Elevation: 128 ft

## Route notes

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:21 in Munich, it's 01:21 in Gifu.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Munich International Airport (MUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muc-munich-munich-international-airport/1ef266de-bafa-6c88-93f5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Gifu Airport (QGU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/qgu-gifu-gifu-airport/1ef266df-8c12-66fe-8e60-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)