MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,331 km
5,798 miles
NUI
Nuiqsut
United States
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
10°
north

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MCT NUI
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nuiqsut Airport
IATA Code MCT NUI
ICAO Code OOMS PAQT
City Muscat Nuiqsut
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Anchorage
Elevation 48 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 70.210000, -151.010000

Muscat (MCT) to Nuiqsut (NUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) in Nuiqsut, United States is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:57 in Muscat, it's 04:57 in Nuiqsut. With a 13-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 Nuiqsut (NUI) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Nuiqsut Airport (NUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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