MAU
Maupiti Airport
French Polynesia
16,736 km
10,399 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
16,736 km
10,399 mi / 9,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MAU MCT
Airport Name Maupiti Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code MAU MCT
ICAO Code NTTP OOMS
City N/A Muscat
Country French Polynesia Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Muscat
Elevation 15 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -16.430000, -152.240000 23.590000, 58.280000

Maupiti Airport (MAU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maupiti Airport (MAU) in Maupiti Airport, French Polynesia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 16,736 kilometers (10,399 miles / 9,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 French Polynesia 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 04:49 in Maupiti Airport, it's 18:49 in Muscat. With a 14-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 Maupiti Airport (MAU) follows a heading of 82° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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