Reykjavik to Munich flight path: RKV to MUC

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Munich. The left side delivers the most spectacular scenery of the flight — the Reykjavik coastal departure with Faxaflói Bay and Mount Esja is genuinely dramatic, and over the North Atlantic and Scotland the left side tracks closer to the Scottish Highlands and northern British coastline. The right-side Alpine views on landing are excellent but brief. Left wins on total scenic value.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Reykjavik domestic airport (RKV) typically departs runway 19 heading south or runway 01 heading north. On a southbound departure toward Europe, the left side gives you views over Reykjavik city, Faxaflói Bay, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula in the distance. The right side faces inland toward the lava fields and geothermal areas but lacks the dramatic coastal panorama. Notable sights include: Faxaflói Bay, Reykjavik city center and harbor, Mount Esja (914m) across the bay, Snæfellsjökull glacier on the distant peninsula.

When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich Airport (MUC) predominantly uses runways 08/26 or 08R/26L, with westbound landings on runway 26 being common. On approach from the northwest, the right side faces south toward the Bavarian Alps, giving clear views of the Inn Valley, the foothills, and on clear days the main Alpine chain including the Zugspitze massif. The left side faces north over flat Bavarian farmland with little of visual interest. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps foothills (Voralpen), Zugspitze massif (2,962m) on the horizon, Inn River valley, Munich city sprawl to the south.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Munich (MUC) takes about 4 hours. The shortest flight path between them is 1,658 miles (2,669 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route crosses the North Atlantic south of Iceland, then passes over the Faroe Islands or northern Scotland (typically the Scottish Highlands and possibly the Orkney Islands are visible), then over northern England or the North Sea, crossing into continental Europe over the Netherlands or northern Germany, before descending across Bavaria toward Munich.