JIR
Jiri
Nepal
2,831 km
1,759 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
2,831 km
1,759 mi / 1,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
267°
west

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JIR MCT
Airport Name Jiri Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code JIR MCT
ICAO Code VNJI OOMS
City Jiri Muscat
Country Nepal Oman
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Muscat
Elevation 6,000 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 27.620000, 86.220000 23.590000, 58.280000

Jiri (JIR) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 2,831 kilometers (1,759 miles / 1,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:13 in Jiri, it's 05:28 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,952 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Jiri Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Jiri (JIR) follows a heading of 75° (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 Jiri Airport (JIR) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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