MCT
Muscat
Oman
8,270 km
5,139 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
8,270 km
5,139 mi / 4,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

MCT NAQ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code MCT NAQ
ICAO Code OOMS BGQQ
City Muscat Qaanaaq
Country Oman Greenland
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Thule
Elevation 48 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 77.490000, -69.390000

Muscat (MCT) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 8,270 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Oman with Greenland. 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 23:25 in Muscat, it's 15:25 in Qaanaaq. 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 Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 49° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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