AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
12,568 km
7,809 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,568 km
7,809 mi / 6,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
296°
west northwest

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AAK MCT
Airport Name Buariki Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AAK MCT
ICAO Code NGUK OOMS
City Buariki Muscat
Country Kiribati Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Muscat
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 23.590000, 58.280000

Buariki (AAK) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,568 kilometers (7,809 miles / 6,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Buariki, it's 15:42 in Muscat. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Buariki Airport (AAK) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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