MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,966 km
6,193 miles
NIB
Nikolai
United States
Distance
9,966 km
6,193 mi / 5,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
14°
north northeast

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MCT NIB
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nikolai Airport
IATA Code MCT NIB
ICAO Code OOMS PAFS
City Muscat Nikolai
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Anchorage
Elevation 48 ft 447 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 63.020000, -154.360000

Muscat (MCT) to Nikolai (NIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nikolai Airport (NIB) in Nikolai, United States is 9,966 kilometers (6,193 miles / 5,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 22:46 in Muscat, it's 09:46 in Nikolai. With a 13-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 Nikolai (NIB) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Nikolai Airport (NIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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