Munich to Derby flights
Derby lies 1,063 km (660 mi) north-west of Munich, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 7 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 | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.5 million | 270,468 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | EMA, 14 km out |
Clocks in Derby are 1 h behind Munich right now, so a 2 h 7 min journey lands only 1 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Derby
Crossing from Germany into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Derby
Derby is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Birmingham Airport (BHX, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Derby from Munich?
1,063 km (660 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Derby by air?
About 2 h 7 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 Derby?
Derby is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Berlin).
Which airports are used for Munich to Derby flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to East Midlands Airport (EMA); Derby also has BHX, MAN.
What currency do I need in Derby?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.