AIT
Aitutaki
CK
16,048 km
9,972 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
16,048 km
9,972 mi / 8,665 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AIT MCT
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AIT MCT
ICAO Code NCAI OOMS
City Aitutaki Muscat
Country CK Oman
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Muscat
Elevation 14 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 23.590000, 58.280000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 16,048 kilometers (9,972 miles / 8,665 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 CK 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 13:45 in Aitutaki, it's 03:45 in Muscat. With a 14-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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 90° (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 Aitutaki Airport (AIT) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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