MUC to VIE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Munich Airport (MUC) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 355 km (221 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (VIE to MUC).
How far is it from Munich to Vienna?
The great-circle distance between Munich Airport (MUC) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) is 355 km (221 mi, 192 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 MUC to VIE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. VIE is roughly east of MUC.
How is the MUC to VIE route written in code?
The pair is written MUC-VIE in IATA codes and EDDM-LOWW in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Munich Airport is MUC (EDDM), Vienna International Airport is VIE (LOWW).
| MUC | VIE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Munich Airport | Vienna International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDM | LOWW |
| Country | Germany | Austria |
| Elevation | 1,487 ft | 600 ft |
| Rank by connections | #17 | #31 |
EDDM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LOWW starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
VIE sits 887 ft (270 m) lower than MUC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying MUC to VIE
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG | Niki | NLY | Flyniki | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
A further 3 carriers sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: AB, OS, RJ.
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 Munich from Vienna?
Munich Airport (MUC) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are 355 km (221 mi, 192 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from MUC to VIE?
A typical nonstop flight between MUC and VIE takes about 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is VIE from MUC?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) lies roughly east of Munich Airport (MUC).
Which airlines fly MUC to VIE?
2 airlines appear on the MUC-VIE route in the open dataset, including Niki, Lufthansa.
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