Flights Munich → Philadelphia
MUC → PHL
How long is the flight from Munich to Philadelphia?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 8h 43m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route operates from Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, to Philadelphia. It is served by an Airbus A330-300 aircraft and flies to a destination city whose airport sees over 28 million passengers annually.
The Munich (MUC) → Philadelphia (PHL) route is operated by American Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 9.1/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Philadelphia the average ATFM delay is 5.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Philadelphia: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Philadelphia (PHL) heads north-west for about 6,631 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 43m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Philadelphia it is 5.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
Airlines operating MUC-PHL
Frequently asked questions about MUC-PHL
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 8h 43m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
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: American Airlines.
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The Munich-Philadelphia route is about 6,631 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.
