FAC
Faaite Airport
French Polynesia
17,438 km
10,835 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
17,438 km
10,835 mi / 9,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
291°
west northwest

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FAC MCT
Airport Name Faaite Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code FAC MCT
ICAO Code NTKF OOMS
City N/A Muscat
Country French Polynesia Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Muscat
Elevation 7 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -16.690000, -145.330000 23.590000, 58.280000

Faaite Airport (FAC) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faaite Airport (FAC) in Faaite Airport, French Polynesia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 17,438 kilometers (10,835 miles / 9,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 French Polynesia 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 04:35 in Faaite Airport, it's 18:35 in Muscat. With a 14-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 Faaite Airport (FAC) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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