GRI
Grand Island
United States
12,440 km
7,730 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,440 km
7,730 mi / 6,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRI MCT
Airport Name Central Nebraska Regional Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GRI MCT
ICAO Code KGRI OOMS
City Grand Island Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 1,847 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 40.970000, -98.310000 23.590000, 58.280000

Grand Island (GRI) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) in Grand Island, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,440 kilometers (7,730 miles / 6,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 United States with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Grand Island, it's 21:45 in Muscat. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,799 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Central Nebraska Regional Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Grand Island (GRI) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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