Munich (MUC) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,864
miles
9,437
kilometers
5,096
nautical miles

🕐 11h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (325°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,864 9,382
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,864 9,382
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,864 8,796
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,864 8,796
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,864 11,728
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,864 8,796
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?

This long-haul flight covers 5,864 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The MUC to SFO route connects Munich, Germany with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,864 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Germany to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 325° from Munich. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MUC

Munich Airport

Munich Airport (MUC) serves Munich, Germany.

🛬 About SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Munich Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 5,864 miles (9,437 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MUC to SFO typically take around 11h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,864 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.