EWR to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 6,503 km (4,041 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 40m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to EWR).
How far is it from Newark to Munich?
The great-circle distance between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 6,503 km (4,041 mi, 3,512 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 EWR to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly northeast of EWR.
How is the EWR to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written EWR-MUC in IATA codes and KEWR-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Newark Liberty International Airport is EWR (KEWR), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| EWR | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | KEWR | EDDM |
| Country | United States | Germany |
| Elevation | 18 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #45 | #17 |
KEWR starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 1,469 ft (448 m) higher than EWR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying EWR to MUC
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| UA | United Airlines | UAL | United | 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 Newark from Munich?
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 6,503 km (4,041 mi, 3,512 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from EWR to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between EWR and MUC takes about 8h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from EWR?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly northeast of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Which airlines fly EWR to MUC?
2 airlines appear on the EWR-MUC route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa, United Airlines.
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