Flights Munich → Newark
MUC → EWR
Route overview
The flight route operates between Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, and Newark, with the destination airport opening in 2001 and currently serving over 43 million passengers annually. The aircraft used on this route include the Airbus A340-600 and Boeing 767-400, offering comfortable long-haul travel options for travelers between these two cities.
The Munich (MUC) → Newark (EWR) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Newark the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Newark: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Newark (EWR) heads north-west for about 6,503 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 33m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Newark 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-EWR
Frequently asked questions about MUC-EWR
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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-Newark route is about 6,503 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.
