MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,037 km
7,480 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
12,037 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT SQI
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code MCT SQI
ICAO Code OOMS KSQI
City Muscat Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 41.740000, -89.680000

Muscat (MCT) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 12,037 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 15:09 in Muscat, it's 05:09 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 10-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 Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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