MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,528 km
5,921 miles
TBG
Tabubil
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,528 km
5,921 mi / 5,145 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT TBG
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tabubil Airport
IATA Code MCT TBG
ICAO Code OOMS AYTB
City Muscat Tabubil
Country Oman Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 1,570 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -5.280000, 141.230000

Muscat (MCT) to Tabubil (TBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tabubil Airport (TBG) in Tabubil, Papua New Guinea is 9,528 kilometers (5,921 miles / 5,145 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:45 in Muscat, it's 23:45 in Tabubil. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,522 feet between the two airports. Tabubil Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Tabubil (TBG) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 294° (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 Tabubil Airport (TBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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