GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
13,905 km
8,640 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,905 km
8,640 mi / 7,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
275°
west

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GBZ MCT
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GBZ MCT
ICAO Code NZGB OOMS
City Claris Muscat
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 20 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 23.590000, 58.280000

Claris (GBZ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,905 kilometers (8,640 miles / 7,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 New Zealand 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 01:22 in Claris, it's 16:22 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 Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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