MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,644 km
7,857 miles
SWJ
Malekula Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,644 km
7,857 mi / 6,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT SWJ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Southwest Bay Airport
IATA Code MCT SWJ
ICAO Code OOMS NVSX
City Muscat Malekula Island
Country Oman Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Efate
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -16.490000, 167.450000

Muscat (MCT) to Malekula Island (SWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 12,644 kilometers (7,857 miles / 6,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:35 in Muscat, it's 07:35 in Malekula Island. 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 Malekula Island (SWJ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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