MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,729 km
8,531 miles
VAU
Vatukoula
Fiji
Distance
13,729 km
8,531 mi / 7,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT VAU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Vatukoula Airport
IATA Code MCT VAU
ICAO Code OOMS NFNV
City Muscat Vatukoula
Country Oman Fiji
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 48 ft 156 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -17.500000, 177.840000

Muscat (MCT) to Vatukoula (VAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Vatukoula Airport (VAU) in Vatukoula, Fiji is 13,729 kilometers (8,531 miles / 7,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Fiji. 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 03:56 in Muscat, it's 11:56 in Vatukoula. With a 8-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 Vatukoula (VAU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 287° (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 Vatukoula Airport (VAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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