AQP
Arequipa
Peru
14,739 km
9,158 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,739 km
9,158 mi / 7,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Lima
Heading
73°
east northeast

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AQP MCT
Airport Name Rodriguez Ballon International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AQP MCT
ICAO Code SPQU OOMS
City Arequipa Muscat
Country Peru Oman
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Muscat
Elevation 8,405 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -71.580000 23.590000, 58.280000

Arequipa (AQP) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,739 kilometers (9,158 miles / 7,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Peru 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 13:08 in Arequipa, it's 22:08 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 8,357 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Rodriguez Ballon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Arequipa (AQP) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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