MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,139 km
7,543 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
12,139 km
7,543 mi / 6,555 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
north

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MCT SHN
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code MCT SHN
ICAO Code OOMS KSHN
City Muscat Shelton
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 47.230000, -123.150000

Muscat (MCT) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 12,139 kilometers (7,543 miles / 6,555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 04:36 in Muscat, it's 16:36 in Shelton. 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 Shelton (SHN) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 359° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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