CUN
Cancun
Mexico
13,782 km
8,563 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,782 km
8,563 mi / 7,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Cancun
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CUN MCT
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code CUN MCT
ICAO Code MMUN OOMS
City Cancun Muscat
Country Mexico Oman
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Muscat
Elevation 22 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 23.590000, 58.280000

Cancun (CUN) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,782 kilometers (8,563 miles / 7,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 Mexico 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 14:17 in Cancun, it's 23:17 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.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 320° (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 Cancun International Airport (CUN) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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