CIR
Cairo
United States
12,461 km
7,743 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,461 km
7,743 mi / 6,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
32°
north northeast

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CIR MCT
Airport Name Cairo Regional Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code CIR MCT
ICAO Code KCIR OOMS
City Cairo Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 322 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 37.060000, -89.220000 23.590000, 58.280000

Cairo (CIR) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) in Cairo, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,461 kilometers (7,743 miles / 6,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 08:41 in Cairo, it's 18:41 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 Cairo (CIR) follows a heading of 332° (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 Cairo Regional Airport (CIR) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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