HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
10,467 km
6,504 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
10,467 km
6,504 mi / 5,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
293°
west northwest

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HKN MCT
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code HKN MCT
ICAO Code AYHK OOMS
City Hoskins Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 66 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 23.590000, 58.280000

Hoskins (HKN) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 10,467 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,651 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 21:56 in Hoskins, it's 15:56 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 Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 94° (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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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