Flights Munich → Washington
MUC → IAD
Route overview
The flight route operates between Munich, where the airport opened in 1992, and Washington, using a mix of Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 767-400 aircraft. The destination city's airport serves over 21 million passengers annually, making it one of the busiest airports in North America.
The Munich (MUC) → Washington (IAD) route is operated by Lufthansa Cargo, United Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 14.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Washington the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 minutes.
Heading to Washington: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Munich (MUC) to Washington (IAD) heads north-west for about 6,843 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 58m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Munich the average ATFM delay is 2.1 min (atfm); arriving into Washington 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-IAD
Frequently asked questions about MUC-IAD
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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-Washington route is about 6,843 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.
