Munich to New York flight distance & time (MUC-JFK)
How far is Munich from New York by plane? The great circle distance from Munich International Airport (MUC) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 6,499 km / 3,509 nm, about 8h 49m flight time, with an initial heading of 297° (WNW).
| From | Munich International Airport (MUC), Munich, DE |
|---|---|
| To | John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, US |
| Distance | 6,499 km · 3,509 nm · 4,038 mi |
| Initial heading | 297° (WNW) |
Airlines on this route
- Lufthansa (LH)
- Lufthansa Cargo (LH)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft with enough range to fly MUC to JFK nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Iljuschin / Ilyushin Il-18 | 3,510 nm / 6,501 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-144 | 3,510 nm / 6,501 km |
| Grumman / Gulfstream Gulfstream II (Grumman G-1159) | 3,552 nm / 6,578 km |
| Antonow / Antonov An-70 | 3,564 nm / 6,601 km |
| Airbus A300 | 3,600 nm / 6,667 km |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Gulfstream III (G-1159A) | 3,650 nm / 6,760 km |
| Boeing 377 Stratocruiser | 3,650 nm / 6,760 km |
| Airbus A319 | 3,672 nm / 6,801 km |
| Bristol 175 Britannia | 3,709 nm / 6,869 km |
| Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter / KC-97 Stratotanker | 3,736 nm / 6,919 km |
| McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender | 3,797 nm / 7,032 km |
| Boeing 757-200 | 3,900 nm / 7,223 km |
| Vickers 667 Valiant | 3,910 nm / 7,241 km |
| Aerospatiale / BAC Concorde | 3,915 nm / 7,251 km |
| Aerospatiale / BAC Concorde | 3,915 nm / 7,251 km |
| Handley Page H.P.80 Victor | 3,974 nm / 7,360 km |
| AVRO 698 Vulcan | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing 737-800 | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Douglas DC-7 | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
| Boeing E-3 Sentry | 4,000 nm / 7,408 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Munich from New York?
- The great circle distance between Munich and New York is 6,499 km (3,509 nm / 4,038 mi).
- How long is the flight from Munich to New York?
- A direct flight from MUC to JFK takes about 8h 49m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Munich to New York?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.