APK
Apataki
French Polynesia
17,284 km
10,740 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
17,284 km
10,740 mi / 9,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

APK MCT
Airport Name Apataki Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code APK MCT
ICAO Code NTGD OOMS
City Apataki Muscat
Country French Polynesia Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Muscat
Elevation 8 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -15.570000, -146.410000 23.590000, 58.280000

Apataki (APK) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 17,284 kilometers (10,740 miles / 9,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 French Polynesia 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 05:49 in Apataki, it's 19:49 in Muscat. With a 14-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 Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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