MCT
Muscat
Oman
16,101 km
10,005 miles
RAR
Avarua
CK
Distance
16,101 km
10,005 mi / 8,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
94°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT RAR
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Rarotonga International Airport
IATA Code MCT RAR
ICAO Code OOMS NCRG
City Muscat Avarua
Country Oman CK
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Rarotonga
Elevation 48 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -21.200000, -159.810000

Muscat (MCT) to Avarua (RAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) in Avarua, CK is 16,101 kilometers (10,005 miles / 8,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 CK. 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 20:18 in Muscat, it's 06:18 in Avarua. 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 Avarua (RAR) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 281° (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 Rarotonga International Airport (RAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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