MCT
Muscat
Oman
17,711 km
11,005 miles
NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
Distance
17,711 km
11,005 mi / 9,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCT NAU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Napuka Island Airport
IATA Code MCT NAU
ICAO Code OOMS NTGN
City Muscat Napuka Island
Country Oman French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -14.180000, -141.270000

Muscat (MCT) to Napuka Island (NAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia is 17,711 kilometers (11,005 miles / 9,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 02:16 in Muscat, it's 12:16 in Napuka Island. With a 14-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 Napuka Island (NAU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 300° (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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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