MBI
Mbeya
Tanzania
4,510 km
2,802 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
4,510 km
2,802 mi / 2,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
36°
northeast

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MBI MCT
Airport Name Mbeya Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code MBI MCT
ICAO Code HTMB OOMS
City Mbeya Muscat
Country Tanzania Oman
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5,600 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -8.920000, 33.470000 23.590000, 58.280000

Mbeya (MBI) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbeya Airport (MBI) in Mbeya, Tanzania to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 4,510 kilometers (2,802 miles / 2,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Mbeya, it's 00:11 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,552 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Mbeya Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Mbeya (MBI) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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