MUC
Munich
Germany
9,519 km
5,915 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
9,519 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MUC TAM
Airport Name Munich International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code MUC TAM
ICAO Code EDDM MMTM
City Munich Tampico
Country Germany Mexico
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Mexico_City
Elevation 1,487 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 22.300000, -97.870000

Munich (MUC) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 9,519 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Mexico. 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 12:36 in Munich, it's 05:36 in Tampico. With a 7-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 1,407 feet between the two airports. General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Tampico (TAM) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 39° (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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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