Flights Munich → Johannesburg
MUC → JNB
Route overview
This flight route connects Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, with Johannesburg, whose airport has been operational since 1952 and serves over 21 million passengers annually. The journey is operated using a mix of Airbus A340-600, Airbus A340-300, and Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The Munich (MUC) → Johannesburg (JNB) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 15.2/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Johannesburg the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Johannesburg: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Johannesburg (JNB) heads south for about 8,444 km, a flight time of roughly 10h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Johannesburg it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa Cargo (LH) | 76% | 15 min | 7.1% |
Airlines operating MUC-JNB
Frequently asked questions about MUC-JNB
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Lufthansa Cargo.
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The Munich-Johannesburg route is about 8,444 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
