# Distance from Munich (MUC) to Aktau (SCO)

> 3,036 km · estimated flight time 5h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,036 km / 1,887 mi / 1,640 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 5h
- **Heading**: 85° (east)
- **Return heading**: 293° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → Kazakhstan
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 00:52 in Munich, it's 03:52 in Aktau)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,412 ft (SCO 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

### [Aktau International Airport (SCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sco-aktau-aktau-international-airport/1ef266df-e445-6fc4-836e-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Aktau, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UATE
- Timezone: Asia/Oral
- Coordinates: 43.860000, 51.090000
- Elevation: 75 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:52 in Munich, it's 03:52 in Aktau.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Munich International Airport (MUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/muc-munich-munich-international-airport/1ef266de-bafa-6c88-93f5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Aktau International Airport (SCO)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/sco-aktau-aktau-international-airport/1ef266df-e445-6fc4-836e-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)