MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,710 km
7,897 miles
NOU
Noumea
New Caledonia
Distance
12,710 km
7,897 mi / 6,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT NOU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport La Tontouta International Airport
IATA Code MCT NOU
ICAO Code OOMS NWWW
City Muscat Noumea
Country Oman New Caledonia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 48 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -22.010000, 166.210000

Muscat (MCT) to Noumea (NOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) in Noumea, New Caledonia is 12,710 kilometers (7,897 miles / 6,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 11:24 in Muscat, it's 18:24 in Noumea. With a 7-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 Noumea (NOU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 287° (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 La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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