AAU
Asau
Samoa
14,561 km
9,047 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,561 km
9,047 mi / 7,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
290°
west northwest

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AAU MCT
Airport Name Asau Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AAU MCT
ICAO Code NSAU OOMS
City Asau Muscat
Country Samoa Oman
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Muscat
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 23.590000, 58.280000

Asau (AAU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,561 kilometers (9,047 miles / 7,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Samoa 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 06:24 in Asau, it's 21:24 in Muscat. With a 9-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 Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 88° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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