MCT
Muscat
Oman
18,188 km
11,302 miles
NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
Distance
18,188 km
11,302 mi / 9,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

MCT NUK
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nukutavake Airport
IATA Code MCT NUK
ICAO Code OOMS NTGW
City Muscat Nukutavake
Country Oman French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -19.290000, -138.770000

Muscat (MCT) to Nukutavake (NUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia is 18,188 kilometers (11,302 miles / 9,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 19:01 in Muscat, it's 05:01 in Nukutavake. 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 Nukutavake (NUK) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 288° (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 Nukutavake Airport (NUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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