MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,884 km
8,627 miles
WLG
Wellington
New Zealand
Distance
13,884 km
8,627 mi / 7,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT WLG
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Wellington International Airport
IATA Code MCT WLG
ICAO Code OOMS NZWN
City Muscat Wellington
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -41.330000, 174.800000

Muscat (MCT) to Wellington (WLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Wellington International Airport (WLG) in Wellington, New Zealand is 13,884 kilometers (8,627 miles / 7,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 11:07 in Muscat, it's 20:07 in Wellington. 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 Wellington (WLG) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 272° (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 Wellington International Airport (WLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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