MCT
Muscat
Oman
10,505 km
6,527 miles
NIS
Simberi Island
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,505 km
6,527 mi / 5,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT NIS
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Simberi Airport
IATA Code MCT NIS
ICAO Code OOMS AYSE
City Muscat Simberi Island
Country Oman Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -2.660000, 152.000000

Muscat (MCT) to Simberi Island (NIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Simberi Airport (NIS) in Simberi Island, Papua New Guinea is 10,505 kilometers (6,527 miles / 5,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 13:23 in Muscat, it's 19:23 in Simberi Island. With a 6-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 Simberi Island (NIS) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 293° (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 Simberi Airport (NIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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