KBZ
Kaikoura Airport
New Zealand
13,789 km
8,568 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,789 km
8,568 mi / 7,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
272°
west

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KBZ MCT
Airport Name Kaikoura Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code KBZ MCT
ICAO Code NZKI OOMS
City N/A Muscat
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 20 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -42.420000, 173.600000 23.590000, 58.280000

Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) in Kaikoura Airport, New Zealand to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,789 kilometers (8,568 miles / 7,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 New Zealand 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 21:01 in Kaikoura Airport, it's 12:01 in Muscat. With a 9-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 Kaikoura Airport (KBZ) follows a heading of 126° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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