MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,714 km
9,143 miles
PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
Distance
14,714 km
9,143 mi / 7,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT PTZ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Rio Amazonas Airport
IATA Code MCT PTZ
ICAO Code OOMS SESM
City Muscat Shell Mera
Country Oman Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Guayaquil
Elevation 48 ft 3,465 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -1.510000, -78.060000

Muscat (MCT) to Shell Mera (PTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 14,714 kilometers (9,143 miles / 7,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:05 in Muscat, it's 19:05 in Shell Mera. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,417 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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