MCT
Muscat
Oman
4,779 km
2,970 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
4,779 km
2,970 mi / 2,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
58°
east northeast

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MCT YEH
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code MCT YEH
ICAO Code OOMS _YEH
City Muscat Yinchuan
Country Oman China
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 38.480000, 106.010000

Muscat (MCT) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 4,779 kilometers (2,970 miles / 2,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:40 in Muscat, it's 10:40 in Yinchuan. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,101 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 264° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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