Munich to Bochum flights
Bochum lies 486 km (302 mi) north-west of Munich, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 22 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Munich | Bochum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1.5 million | 385,729 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | DTM, 28 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Munich
Munich is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Munich Airport (MUC), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Innsbruck Airport (INN, 99 km).
Arriving in Bochum
Bochum is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dortmund Airport (DTM), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 38 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 69 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 76 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 79 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 28 km (17 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 38 km (24 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 69 km (43 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 76 km (47 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 79 km (49 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 98 km (61 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bochum from Munich?
486 km (302 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Bochum by air?
About 1 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Munich and Bochum?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Munich to Bochum flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Dortmund Airport (DTM); Bochum also has DUS, CGN, NRN, FMO, PAD.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.