MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,047 km
8,728 miles
WHK
Whakatane Airport
New Zealand
Distance
14,047 km
8,728 mi / 7,585 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
121°
east southeast

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MCT WHK
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Whakatane Airport
IATA Code MCT WHK
ICAO Code OOMS NZWK
City Muscat N/A
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 20 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -37.920000, 176.910000

Muscat (MCT) to Whakatane Airport (WHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Whakatane Airport (WHK) in Whakatane Airport, New Zealand is 14,047 kilometers (8,728 miles / 7,585 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 20:30 in Muscat, it's 05:30 in Whakatane Airport. 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) 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 Whakatane Airport (WHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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