BKK to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 8,800 km (5,468 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 30m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to BKK).
How far is it from Bangkok to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 8,800 km (5,468 mi, 4,751 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BKK to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly northwest of BKK.
How is the BKK to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written BKK-MUC in IATA codes and VTBS-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| BKK | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | VTBS | EDDM |
| Country | Thailand | Germany |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #25 | #17 |
VTBS starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,482 ft (452 m) higher than BKK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BKK to MUC
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG | Thai Airways International | THA | Thai | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: LH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bangkok from Munich?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 8,800 km (5,468 mi, 4,751 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BKK to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between BKK and MUC takes about 11h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from BKK?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly northwest of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Which airlines fly BKK to MUC?
1 airline appear on the BKK-MUC route in the open dataset, including Thai Airways International.
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