MUC
Munich
Germany
9,443 km
5,868 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
9,443 km
5,868 mi / 5,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
325°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

MUC SQL
Airport Name Munich International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code MUC SQL
ICAO Code EDDM KSQL
City Munich San Carlos
Country Germany United States
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 1,487 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 37.510000, -122.250000

Munich (MUC) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 9,443 kilometers (5,868 miles / 5,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 18:13 in Munich, it's 09:13 in San Carlos. 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 1,482 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 29° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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