MCT
Muscat
Oman
10,120 km
6,288 miles
TAQ
Tarcoola
Australia
Distance
10,120 km
6,288 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
123°
east southeast

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MCT TAQ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tarcoola Airport
IATA Code MCT TAQ
ICAO Code OOMS YTAR
City Muscat Tarcoola
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -30.700000, 134.580000

Muscat (MCT) to Tarcoola (TAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) in Tarcoola, Australia is 10,120 kilometers (6,288 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 20:35 in Muscat, it's 03:05 in Tarcoola. With a 6.5-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 Tarcoola (TAQ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 297° (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 Tarcoola Airport (TAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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