ATP
Aitape
Papua New Guinea
9,544 km
5,931 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
9,544 km
5,931 mi / 5,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ATP MCT
Airport Name Aitape Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code ATP MCT
ICAO Code AYAI OOMS
City Aitape Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 10 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -3.140000, 142.350000 23.590000, 58.280000

Aitape (ATP) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitape Airport (ATP) in Aitape, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 9,544 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 08:53 in Aitape, it's 02:53 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 Aitape (ATP) follows a heading of 95° (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 Aitape Airport (ATP) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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