MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,440 km
7,730 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
12,440 km
7,730 mi / 6,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
77°
east northeast

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MCT MZK
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code MCT MZK
ICAO Code OOMS NGMK
City Muscat Marakei
Country Oman Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 48 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 2.060000, 173.270000

Muscat (MCT) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 12,440 kilometers (7,730 miles / 6,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Kiribati. 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 16:19 in Muscat, it's 00:19 in Marakei. With a 8-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 Marakei (MZK) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 296° (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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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