Flights Munich → Los Angeles
MUC → LAX
Route overview
The flight route operates from Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, to Los Angeles, whose airport has been operational since 1926 and currently serves over 76 million passengers annually. The journey is conducted using an Airbus A340-600 aircraft.
The Munich (MUC) → Los Angeles (LAX) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Los Angeles the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Los Angeles: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Los Angeles (LAX) heads north-west for about 9,616 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 26m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Los Angeles 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% |
| United Airlines (UA) | 74% | 10 min | 6.9% |
Airlines operating MUC-LAX
Frequently asked questions about MUC-LAX
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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 2 airlines: Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines.
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The Munich-Los Angeles route is about 9,616 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.
