MCT
Muscat
Oman
18,162 km
11,285 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
18,162 km
11,285 mi / 9,807 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
76°
east northeast

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MCT VHZ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code MCT VHZ
ICAO Code OOMS NTUV
City Muscat Vahitahi
Country Oman French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Muscat (MCT) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 18,162 kilometers (11,285 miles / 9,807 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 06:45 in Muscat, it's 16:45 in Vahitahi. With a 14-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 290° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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