GMI
Gasmata Island
Papua New Guinea
10,494 km
6,521 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
10,494 km
6,521 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GMI MCT
Airport Name Gasmata Island Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GMI MCT
ICAO Code AYGT OOMS
City Gasmata Island Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 23 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -6.270000, 150.330000 23.590000, 58.280000

Gasmata Island (GMI) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gasmata Island Airport (GMI) in Gasmata Island, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 10,494 kilometers (6,521 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 22:47 in Gasmata Island, it's 16:47 in Muscat. With a 6-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 Gasmata Island (GMI) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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