MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,637 km
9,095 miles
MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
Distance
14,637 km
9,095 mi / 7,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT MEX
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport
IATA Code MCT MEX
ICAO Code OOMS MMMX
City Muscat Mexico City
Country Oman Mexico
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Mexico_City
Elevation 48 ft 7,316 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 19.440000, -99.070000

Muscat (MCT) to Mexico City (MEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico is 14,637 kilometers (9,095 miles / 7,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:26 in Muscat, it's 02:26 in Mexico City. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,268 feet between the two airports. Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mexico City (MEX) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). 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 Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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