Munich to Kiel flights
Kiel lies 695 km (432 mi) north 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 38 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 | Kiel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 1.5 million | 252,668 |
| Elevation | 524 m (1,719 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | MUC, 29 km out | HAM, 77 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 Kiel
Kiel is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,028-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC, 69 km), Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | HAM | 77 km (48 mi) | 12,028 ft | 53 ft |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport (regional) | LBC | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,896 ft | 53 ft |
| Sønderborg Airport (regional) | SGD | 75 km (47 mi) | 5,895 ft | 24 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kiel from Munich?
695 km (432 mi) in a straight line, north of Munich.
How long does it take to get from Munich to Kiel by air?
About 1 h 38 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 Kiel?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Which airports are used for Munich to Kiel flights?
Typically Munich Airport (MUC) to Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM); Kiel also has LBC, SGD.
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.