MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,306 km
8,268 miles
PXL
Polacca
United States
Distance
13,306 km
8,268 mi / 7,185 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

MCT PXL
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Polacca Airport
IATA Code MCT PXL
ICAO Code OOMS KP10
City Muscat Polacca
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Phoenix
Elevation 48 ft 5,573 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 35.790000, -110.420000

Muscat (MCT) to Polacca (PXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Polacca Airport (PXL) in Polacca, United States is 13,306 kilometers (8,268 miles / 7,185 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 22:04 in Muscat, it's 11:04 in Polacca. With a 11-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 5,525 feet between the two airports. Polacca Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Polacca (PXL) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Polacca Airport (PXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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