Los Angeles (LAX) to Munich (MUC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,975
miles
9,616
kilometers
5,192
nautical miles

🕐 11h 53m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (31°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,975 9,560
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,975 9,560
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,975 8,963
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,975 8,963
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,975 11,950
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,975 8,963
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?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Munich earns you 11,950 base miles - that's 48% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to MUC route connects Los Angeles, United States with Munich, Germany. This long-haul flight covers 5,975 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Germany. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 31° from Los Angeles. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich Airport is 5,975 miles (9,616 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to MUC typically take around 11h 53m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,975 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.