MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,574 km
7,813 miles
ZGU
Gaua Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,574 km
7,813 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
96°
east

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MCT ZGU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Gaua Island Airport
IATA Code MCT ZGU
ICAO Code OOMS NVSQ
City Muscat Gaua Island
Country Oman Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Efate
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -14.220000, 167.590000

Muscat (MCT) to Gaua Island (ZGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) in Gaua Island, Vanuatu is 12,574 kilometers (7,813 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 14:06 in Muscat, it's 21:06 in Gaua Island. With a 7-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 Gaua Island (ZGU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). 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 Gaua Island Airport (ZGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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