MCT
Muscat
Oman
17,311 km
10,757 miles
NIU
Niau
French Polynesia
Distance
17,311 km
10,757 mi / 9,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCT NIU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Niau Airport
IATA Code MCT NIU
ICAO Code OOMS NTKN
City Muscat Niau
Country Oman French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -16.120000, -146.370000

Muscat (MCT) to Niau (NIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Niau Airport (NIU) in Niau, French Polynesia is 17,311 kilometers (10,757 miles / 9,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 01:20 in Muscat, it's 11:20 in Niau. 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 Niau (NIU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 292° (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 Niau Airport (NIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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