ELS
East London
South Africa
7,076 km
4,397 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
7,076 km
4,397 mi / 3,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ELS MCT
Airport Name Ben Schoeman Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code ELS MCT
ICAO Code FAEL OOMS
City East London Muscat
Country South Africa Oman
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Muscat
Elevation 435 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -33.040000, 27.830000 23.590000, 58.280000

East London (ELS) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 7,076 kilometers (4,397 miles / 3,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in East London, it's 19:56 in Muscat.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to East London (ELS) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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