MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,444 km
8,975 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
14,444 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
219°
southwest

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MCT RGA
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code MCT RGA
ICAO Code OOMS SAWE
City Muscat Rio Grande
Country Oman Argentina
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 48 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Muscat (MCT) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 14,444 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Argentina. 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 10:22 in Muscat, it's 03:22 in Rio Grande. With a 7-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 Rio Grande (RGA) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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