Johannesburg (JNB) to Munich (MUC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,247
miles
8,444
kilometers
4,560
nautical miles

🕐 10h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 N (349°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,247 8,395
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,247 8,395
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,247 7,871
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,247 7,871
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,247 10,494
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,247 7,871
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Munich, your watch will be 1 hour behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The JNB to MUC route connects Johannesburg, South Africa with Munich, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 5,247 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 349° from Johannesburg. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

🛬 About MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport is 5,247 miles (8,444 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JNB to MUC typically take around 10h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,247 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.