MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,930 km
8,655 miles
WTZ
Whitianga Airport
New Zealand
Distance
13,930 km
8,655 mi / 7,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
119°
east southeast

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MCT WTZ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Whitianga Airport
IATA Code MCT WTZ
ICAO Code OOMS NZWT
City Muscat N/A
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -36.830000, 175.680000

Muscat (MCT) to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Whitianga Airport (WTZ) in Whitianga Airport, New Zealand is 13,930 kilometers (8,655 miles / 7,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 16:10 in Muscat, it's 01:10 in Whitianga 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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 275° (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 Whitianga Airport (WTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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