AMW
Ames
United States
12,171 km
7,563 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

AMW MCT
Airport Name Ames Municipal Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AMW MCT
ICAO Code KAMW OOMS
City Ames Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 956 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 41.990000, -93.620000 23.590000, 58.280000

Ames (AMW) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) in Ames, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United States with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in Ames, it's 10:10 in Muscat. With a 10-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 Ames (AMW) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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