LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
12,324 km
7,658 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,324 km
7,658 mi / 6,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Lord_Howe
Heading
286°
west northwest

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LDH MCT
Airport Name Lord Howe Island Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LDH MCT
ICAO Code YLHI OOMS
City Lord Howe Island Muscat
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Lord_Howe Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -31.540000, 159.080000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,324 kilometers (7,658 miles / 6,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 Australia 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 14:58 in Lord Howe Island, it's 07:58 in Muscat. With a 7-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 Lord Howe Island (LDH) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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