AWD
Aniwa
Vanuatu
12,956 km
8,051 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,956 km
8,051 mi / 6,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Efate
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AWD MCT
Airport Name Aniwa Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AWD MCT
ICAO Code NVVB OOMS
City Aniwa Muscat
Country Vanuatu Oman
Timezone Pacific/Efate Asia/Muscat
Elevation 69 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -19.240000, 169.600000 23.590000, 58.280000

Aniwa (AWD) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aniwa Airport (AWD) in Aniwa, Vanuatu to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,956 kilometers (8,051 miles / 6,996 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Vanuatu 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 03:00 in Aniwa, it's 20:00 in Muscat. With a 7-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 Aniwa (AWD) follows a heading of 101° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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