JNB to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 8,444 km (5,247 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to JNB).
How far is it from Johannesburg to Munich?
The great-circle distance between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 8,444 km (5,247 mi, 4,560 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 JNB to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly north of JNB.
How is the JNB to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written JNB-MUC in IATA codes and FAOR-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. O.R. Tambo International Airport is JNB (FAOR), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| JNB | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | O.R. Tambo International Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | FAOR | EDDM |
| Country | South Africa | Germany |
| Elevation | 5,558 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #91 | #17 |
FAOR starts with F, the ICAO prefix for southern Africa; EDDM starts with E, the prefix for northern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MUC sits 4,071 ft (1,241 m) lower than JNB, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JNB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | South African Airways | SAA | Springbok | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 Johannesburg from Munich?
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 8,444 km (5,247 mi, 4,560 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JNB to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between JNB and MUC takes about 11h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from JNB?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly north of O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Which airlines fly JNB to MUC?
2 airlines appear on the JNB-MUC route in the open dataset, including South African Airways, US Airways.
Related routes
Other routes from Johannesburg (JNB):
Other routes from Munich (MUC):
JNB airport code · MUC airport code · Busiest airports worldwide