API
Apiay
Colombia
13,960 km
8,674 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,960 km
8,674 mi / 7,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Bogota
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

API MCT
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Muscat International Airport
IATA Code API MCT
ICAO Code SKAP OOMS
City Apiay Muscat
Country Colombia Oman
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Muscat
Elevation 1,207 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 23.590000, 58.280000

Apiay (API) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,960 kilometers (8,674 miles / 7,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in Apiay, it's 03:32 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,159 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 294° (west 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 Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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