MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,734 km
8,534 miles
SAN
San Diego
United States
Distance
13,734 km
8,534 mi / 7,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

MCT SAN
Airport Name Muscat International Airport San Diego International Airport
IATA Code MCT SAN
ICAO Code OOMS KSAN
City Muscat San Diego
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 32.730000, -117.190000

Muscat (MCT) to San Diego (SAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States is 13,734 kilometers (8,534 miles / 7,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 11:06 in Muscat, it's 23:06 in San Diego. With a 12-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 San Diego (SAN) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 5° (north). 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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