HOU
Houston
United States
13,455 km
8,361 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,455 km
8,361 mi / 7,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

HOU MCT
Airport Name William P Hobby Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code HOU MCT
ICAO Code KHOU OOMS
City Houston Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 46 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.650000, -95.280000 23.590000, 58.280000

Houston (HOU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,455 kilometers (8,361 miles / 7,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 12:22 in Houston, it's 22:22 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.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Houston (HOU) follows a heading of 333° (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 William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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