MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,457 km
7,740 miles
SYI
Shelbyville
United States
Distance
12,457 km
7,740 mi / 6,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT SYI
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport
IATA Code MCT SYI
ICAO Code OOMS KSYI
City Muscat Shelbyville
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Chicago
Elevation 48 ft 800 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 35.600000, -86.400000

Muscat (MCT) to Shelbyville (SYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) in Shelbyville, United States is 12,457 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 00:43 in Muscat, it's 14:43 in Shelbyville. 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 Shelbyville (SYI) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 35° (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 Bomar Field/Shelbyville Municipal Airport (SYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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