MCT
Muscat
Oman
3,614 km
2,246 miles
WIL
Nairobi
Kenya
Distance
3,614 km
2,246 mi / 1,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
223°
southwest

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MCT WIL
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nairobi Wilson Airport
IATA Code MCT WIL
ICAO Code OOMS HKNW
City Muscat Nairobi
Country Oman Kenya
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 48 ft 5,536 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -1.320000, 36.810000

Muscat (MCT) to Nairobi (WIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya is 3,614 kilometers (2,246 miles / 1,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:41 in Muscat, it's 19:41 in Nairobi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,488 feet between the two airports. Nairobi Wilson Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nairobi (WIL) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 39° (northeast). 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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