MUC
Munich
Germany
9,654 km
5,999 miles
SEE
San Diego/El Cajon
United States
Distance
9,654 km
5,999 mi / 5,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MUC SEE
Airport Name Munich International Airport Gillespie Field
IATA Code MUC SEE
ICAO Code EDDM KSEE
City Munich San Diego/El Cajon
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 388 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 32.830000, -116.970000

Munich (MUC) to San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 9,654 kilometers (5,999 miles / 5,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:05 in Munich, it's 11:05 in San Diego/El Cajon. 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 1,100 feet between the two airports. Gillespie Field sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). 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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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