MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,752 km
8,545 miles
NSN
Nelson
New Zealand
Distance
13,752 km
8,545 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT NSN
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nelson Airport
IATA Code MCT NSN
ICAO Code OOMS NZNS
City Muscat Nelson
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -41.300000, 173.220000

Muscat (MCT) to Nelson (NSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nelson Airport (NSN) in Nelson, New Zealand is 13,752 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Zealand. 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 02:27 in Muscat, it's 11:27 in Nelson. With a 9-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 Nelson (NSN) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Nelson Airport (NSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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