MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,520 km
5,915 miles
SYA
Shemya
United States
Distance
9,520 km
5,915 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
33°
north northeast

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MCT SYA
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Eareckson Air Station
IATA Code MCT SYA
ICAO Code OOMS PASY
City Muscat Shemya
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Adak
Elevation 48 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 52.700000, 174.100000

Muscat (MCT) to Shemya (SYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Eareckson Air Station (SYA) in Shemya, United States is 9,520 kilometers (5,915 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 20:03 in Muscat, it's 06:03 in Shemya. With a 14-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 Shemya (SYA) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 304° (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 Eareckson Air Station (SYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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