ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
1,493 km
928 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
1,493 km
928 mi / 806 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

ELQ MCT
Airport Name Gassim Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code ELQ MCT
ICAO Code OEGS OOMS
City N/A Muscat
Country Saudi Arabia Oman
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Muscat
Elevation 2,126 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 26.300000, 43.770000 23.590000, 58.280000

Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 1,493 kilometers (928 miles / 806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Saudi Arabia with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Gassim Airport, it's 04:36 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,078 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Gassim Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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