How long is the LH578 flight?

The timetable allows 10 h 40 min. Munich to Johannesburg is 8,444 km (5,247 mi).

Which terminal does LH578 use?

It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Munich Airport (MUC) and arrives at Terminal A at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does LH578 have?

Also listed as DLH578 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 578.

Can I get compensation if LH578 is delayed or cancelled?

Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

LH578 Flight Status Lufthansa: Munich to Johannesburg (DLH578)

Lufthansa LH 578

Landed On Time

MUC Munich

Scheduled: 22:15
Actual: 22:31

Terminal: 2 | Gate: H32

Departure: Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · local time CET

Munich Airport (MUC)

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JNB Johannesburg

Scheduled: 09:55
Actual: 09:13
Delay

Terminal: A | Gate: A14

Arrival: Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · local time UTC+2

Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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Landed 6h 52m ago 100%

MUC 22:31 JNB 09:13 ⁺¹

8,444 km (5,247 mi) flown

Estimated position based on departure and arrival times, not live tracking. Times are local at each airport.

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Distance: 8444 km / 5247 miles · Scheduled Duration: 10:40 · Actual Duration: 09:42

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LH 578 Flight Status & Schedule Lufthansa Munich to Johannesburg

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Nov 08	MUC	JNB	22:31	09:13	Landed	Track >
Nov 07	MUC	JNB	22:43	09:38	Landed	Track >
Nov 04	MUC	JNB	22:23	09:21	Landed	Track >
Nov 02	MUC	JNB	22:37	09:31	Landed	Track >
Oct 31	MUC	JNB	22:35	09:28	Landed	Track >
Oct 28	MUC	JNB	22:30	09:37	Landed	Track >
Oct 26	MUC	JNB	22:28	09:10	Landed	Track >
Oct 25	MUC	JNB	22:33	09:24	Landed	Track >
Oct 23	MUC	JNB	20:44	06:44	Landed	Track >

Lufthansa flight LH 578 links Munich and Johannesburg, 8,444 km (5,247 mi) apart, and flies three times a week: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The timetable allows 10 h 40 min, but the flight usually takes about 10 h, so it often makes up time. Yesterday it left 16 minutes late and still landed at 09:13 the next morning, 42 minutes early.

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About LH 578

Route: Munich Airport MUC to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport JNB
Distance: 8,444 km (5,247 mi)
Typical flight time: 10 h
Flies: Wed, Sat, Sun
On time: 9 of the last 9
Usually departs from: Terminal 2

Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261. Yesterday's flight landed 42 minutes early, so no delay compensation applies; it starts at 3 hours late on arrival.

LH 578 FAQ

How long is the LH578 flight?: The timetable allows 10 h 40 min. Munich to Johannesburg is 8,444 km (5,247 mi).
How often is LH578 late?: None of the last 9 flights arrived 15 or more minutes late.
Which days does LH578 fly?: Three times a week: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, based on the schedule of the last 7 days.
Which terminal does LH578 use?: It usually leaves from Terminal 2 at Munich Airport (MUC) and arrives at Terminal A at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does LH578 have?: Also listed as DLH578 (Lufthansa's ICAO code) and LH 578.
Can I get compensation if LH578 is delayed or cancelled?: Up to €600 per passenger may be due under EU261 when it arrives 3 or more hours late or is cancelled, unless the cause was outside the airline's control. Departing the EU, this flight is covered by EU261.

LH578 and Munich MUC to Johannesburg JNB Flights

Flight LH578 is code-shared by 2 airlines using the flight numbers AC9456, SA7580

Other flights departing from Munich MUC: LH2558, VL2142, LH726, LH1626

Other flights arriving at Johannesburg JNB: LX282, FA660, 4Z734, 5Z351

All flights connecting Munich MUC to Johannesburg JNB.