JIQ
Chongqing
China
5,033 km
3,127 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
5,033 km
3,127 mi / 2,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

JIQ MCT
Airport Name Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code JIQ MCT
ICAO Code ZUQJ OOMS
City Chongqing Muscat
Country China Oman
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Muscat
Elevation 1,365 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.510000, 108.830000 23.590000, 58.280000

Chongqing (JIQ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 5,033 kilometers (3,127 miles / 2,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:52 in Chongqing, it's 17:52 in Muscat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,317 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Chongqing (JIQ) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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