MCT
Muscat
Oman
11,604 km
7,210 miles
MCY
Maroochydore
Australia
Distance
11,604 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT MCY
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Sunshine Coast Airport
IATA Code MCT MCY
ICAO Code OOMS YBMC
City Muscat Maroochydore
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 48 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -26.600000, 153.090000

Muscat (MCT) to Maroochydore (MCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) in Maroochydore, Australia is 11,604 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Oman with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:47 in Muscat, it's 10:47 in Maroochydore. With a 6-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 Maroochydore (MCY) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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