LAX
Los Angeles
United States
13,608 km
8,456 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,608 km
8,456 mi / 7,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
north

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LAX MCT
Airport Name Los Angeles International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LAX MCT
ICAO Code KLAX OOMS
City Los Angeles Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Muscat
Elevation 128 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 33.940000, -118.410000 23.590000, 58.280000

Los Angeles (LAX) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,608 kilometers (8,456 miles / 7,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 23:05 in Los Angeles, it's 11:05 in Muscat. With a 12-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 Los Angeles (LAX) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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