Distance From OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport, JNB - MUC Distance

The distance from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Munich Airport (MUC) is 5247 miles or 8444 kilometers or 4557 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Munich ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Munich takes around 12 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Munich Airport, Munich, Germany is 12 hours 3 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • JNB - MUC

Kilometers		8444 km
Statute Miles		5247 miles
Nautical Miles		4557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 3 minutes

OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport Flight Route Map - JNB to MUC Flight Path

Location of OR Tambo International Airport & Munich Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Munich nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Johannesburg, South Africa and Munich, Germany. .

Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Munich, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • JNB - MUC

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Munich (Germany) is 1 Hours.
Munich time is 1 Hours behind Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 16:13:15 SAST
Munich (Germany)	2025-12-16, 15:13:15 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB / FAOR) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Munich Airport (MUC / EDDM) Munich, Germany