LHR to MUC: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 941 km (585 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 40m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MUC to LHR).
How far is it from London to Munich?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Munich Airport (MUC) is 941 km (585 mi, 508 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 LHR to MUC?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 40m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MUC is roughly east of LHR.
How is the LHR to MUC route written in code?
The pair is written LHR-MUC in IATA codes and EGLL-EDDM in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. London Heathrow Airport is LHR (EGLL), Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM).
| LHR | MUC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Munich Airport |
| ICAO code | EGLL | EDDM |
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 1,487 ft |
| Rank by connections | #4 | #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 1,404 ft (428 m) higher than LHR, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA | British Airways | BAW | Speedbird | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
A further 2 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AA, AB.
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 London from Munich?
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Munich Airport (MUC) are 941 km (585 mi, 508 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHR to MUC?
A typical nonstop flight between LHR and MUC takes about 1h 40m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MUC from LHR?
Munich Airport (MUC) lies roughly east of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
Which airlines fly LHR to MUC?
2 airlines appear on the LHR-MUC route in the open dataset, including British Airways, Lufthansa.
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