MUC
Munich
Germany
15,730 km
9,774 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
15,730 km
9,774 mi / 8,493 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
40°
northeast

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MUC SON
Airport Name Munich International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code MUC SON
ICAO Code EDDM NVSS
City Munich Luganville
Country Germany Vanuatu
Timezone Europe/Berlin Pacific/Efate
Elevation 1,487 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Munich (MUC) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 15,730 kilometers (9,774 miles / 8,493 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Munich, it's 07:36 in Luganville. With a 10-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 1,303 feet between the two airports. Santo Pekoa International Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Luganville (SON) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 334° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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