MCT
Muscat
Oman
11,648 km
7,238 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
11,648 km
7,238 mi / 6,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
114°
east southeast

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MCT TAN
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code MCT TAN
ICAO Code OOMS YTGA
City Muscat N/A
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Muscat (MCT) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 11,648 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 Australia. 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 22:00 in Muscat, it's 04:00 in Tangalooma Airport. With a 6-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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) 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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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