MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,438 km
8,350 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
13,438 km
8,350 mi / 7,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
358°
north

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MCT MIT
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code MCT MIT
ICAO Code OOMS KMIT
City Muscat Shafter
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 35.510000, -119.190000

Muscat (MCT) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 13,438 kilometers (8,350 miles / 7,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 United States. 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 18:56 in Muscat, it's 06:56 in Shafter. With a 12-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 Shafter (MIT) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 3° (north). 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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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