MUC
Munich
Germany
8,823 km
5,483 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
8,823 km
5,483 mi / 4,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
57°
east northeast

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MUC YIW
Airport Name Munich International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code MUC YIW
ICAO Code EDDM ZSYW
City Munich Yiwu
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,487 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 48.350000, 11.790000 29.340000, 120.030000

Munich (MUC) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 8,823 kilometers (5,483 miles / 4,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Munich, it's 06:59 in Yiwu. 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 1,225 feet between the two airports. Yiwu Airport sits lower than Munich International Airport.

The return flight from Yiwu (YIW) to Munich (MUC) follows a heading of 320° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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