MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,918 km
8,027 miles
NIG
Nikunau
Kiribati
Distance
12,918 km
8,027 mi / 6,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT NIG
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nikunau Airport
IATA Code MCT NIG
ICAO Code OOMS NGNU
City Muscat Nikunau
Country Oman Kiribati
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 48 ft 6 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -1.310000, 176.410000

Muscat (MCT) to Nikunau (NIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nikunau Airport (NIG) in Nikunau, Kiribati is 12,918 kilometers (8,027 miles / 6,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 17:21 in Muscat, it's 01:21 in Nikunau. 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 Nikunau (NIG) 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 Nikunau Airport (NIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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