AIS
Arorae Island
Kiribati
13,020 km
8,090 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,020 km
8,090 mi / 7,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
295°
west northwest

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AIS MCT
Airport Name Arorae Island Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AIS MCT
ICAO Code NGTR OOMS
City Arorae Island Muscat
Country Kiribati Oman
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Muscat
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -2.620000, 176.800000 23.590000, 58.280000

Arorae Island (AIS) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arorae Island Airport (AIS) in Arorae Island, Kiribati to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,020 kilometers (8,090 miles / 7,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 Kiribati 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 20:17 in Arorae Island, it's 12:17 in Muscat. With a 8-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 Arorae Island (AIS) follows a heading of 80° (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 Arorae Island Airport (AIS) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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