MCT
Muscat
Oman
1,178 km
732 miles
XXN
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,178 km
732 mi / 636 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

MCT XXN
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Riyadh Air Base
IATA Code MCT XXN
ICAO Code OOMS OERY
City Muscat Riyadh
Country Oman Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 48 ft 2,082 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 24.710000, 46.730000

Muscat (MCT) to Riyadh (XXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Riyadh Air Base (XXN) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,178 kilometers (732 miles / 636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Muscat, it's 17:20 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,034 feet between the two airports. Riyadh Air Base sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (XXN) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Riyadh Air Base (XXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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