DUS to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 486 km (302 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 5m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to DUS).
How far is it from Düsseldorf to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 486 km (302 mi, 262 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 DUS to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly southeast of DUS.
How is the DUS to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written DUS-MUC in IATA codes and EDDL-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Düsseldorf Airport is DUS (EDDL), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| DUS | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Düsseldorf Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDL | EDDM |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Elevation | 147 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #35 | #17 |
Both ICAO codes start with E, the prefix ICAO assigns to northern Europe, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,340 ft (408 m) higher than DUS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DUS to MUC
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB | Air Berlin | BER | Air Berlin | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| X3 | TUIfly | HLX | Yellow Cab | Active |
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 Düsseldorf from Munich?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 486 km (302 mi, 262 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DUS to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between DUS and MUC takes about 1h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from DUS?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly southeast of Düsseldorf Airport (DUS).
Which airlines fly DUS to MUC?
3 airlines appear on the DUS-MUC route in the open dataset, including Air Berlin, Lufthansa, TUIfly.
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