LAF
Lafayette
United States
12,041 km
7,482 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,041 km
7,482 mi / 6,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/New_York
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

LAF MCT
Airport Name Purdue University Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LAF MCT
ICAO Code KLAF OOMS
City Lafayette Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Muscat
Elevation 606 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 40.410000, -86.940000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lafayette (LAF) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,041 kilometers (7,482 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 14:53 in Lafayette, it's 23:53 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 Lafayette (LAF) 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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