MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,610 km
7,835 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
12,610 km
7,835 mi / 6,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT SLX
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code MCT SLX
ICAO Code OOMS MBSY
City Muscat Salt Cay
Country Oman TC
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 48 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 21.330000, -71.200000

Muscat (MCT) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 12,610 kilometers (7,835 miles / 6,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 TC. 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 10:54 in Muscat, it's 01:54 in Salt Cay. With a 9-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 Salt Cay (SLX) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 50° (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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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