AIE
Aiome
Papua New Guinea
9,876 km
6,137 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
9,876 km
6,137 mi / 5,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

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AIE MCT
Airport Name Aiome Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AIE MCT
ICAO Code AYAO OOMS
City Aiome Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 350 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -5.150000, 144.730000 23.590000, 58.280000

Aiome (AIE) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiome Airport (AIE) in Aiome, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 9,876 kilometers (6,137 miles / 5,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:05 in Aiome, it's 08:05 in Muscat. With a 6-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 Muscat (MCT) to Aiome (AIE) follows a heading of 96° (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 Aiome Airport (AIE) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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