MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,483 km
8,999 miles
SYQ
San Jose
Costa Rica
Distance
14,483 km
8,999 mi / 7,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT SYQ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tobias Bolanos International Airport
IATA Code MCT SYQ
ICAO Code OOMS MRPV
City Muscat San Jose
Country Oman Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 48 ft 3,287 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 9.960000, -84.140000

Muscat (MCT) to San Jose (SYQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) in San Jose, Costa Rica is 14,483 kilometers (8,999 miles / 7,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 Costa Rica. 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 13:13 in Muscat, it's 03:13 in San Jose. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,239 feet between the two airports. Tobias Bolanos International Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose (SYQ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 47° (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 Tobias Bolanos International Airport (SYQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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