IQQ
Iquique
Chile
14,721 km
9,147 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,721 km
9,147 mi / 7,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Santiago
Heading
76°
east northeast

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IQQ MCT
Airport Name Diego Aracena Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code IQQ MCT
ICAO Code SCDA OOMS
City Iquique Muscat
Country Chile Oman
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 155 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -20.540000, -70.180000 23.590000, 58.280000

Iquique (IQQ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,721 kilometers (9,147 miles / 7,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Iquique, it's 18:06 in Muscat. With a 7-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 Iquique (IQQ) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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