AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
1,727 km
1,073 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
1,727 km
1,073 mi / 932 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
67°
east northeast

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AHB MCT
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AHB MCT
ICAO Code OEAB OOMS
City Abha Muscat
Country Saudi Arabia Oman
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Muscat
Elevation 6,858 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 23.590000, 58.280000

Abha (AHB) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 1,727 kilometers (1,073 miles / 932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Abha, it's 09:17 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,810 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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