MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,896 km
8,634 miles
WAG
Wanganui
New Zealand
Distance
13,896 km
8,634 mi / 7,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
123°
east southeast

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MCT WAG
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Wanganui Airport
IATA Code MCT WAG
ICAO Code OOMS NZWU
City Muscat Wanganui
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -39.960000, 175.020000

Muscat (MCT) to Wanganui (WAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Wanganui Airport (WAG) in Wanganui, New Zealand is 13,896 kilometers (8,634 miles / 7,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 New Zealand. 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 18:50 in Muscat, it's 03:50 in Wanganui. With a 9-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 Wanganui (WAG) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Wanganui Airport (WAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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