AWK
Wake Island
UM
10,905 km
6,776 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
10,905 km
6,776 mi / 5,888 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Wake
Heading
299°
west northwest

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AWK MCT
Airport Name Wake Island Airfield Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AWK MCT
ICAO Code PWAK OOMS
City Wake Island Muscat
Country UM Oman
Timezone Pacific/Wake Asia/Muscat
Elevation 23 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 19.280000, 166.640000 23.590000, 58.280000

Wake Island (AWK) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wake Island Airfield (AWK) in Wake Island, UM to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 10,905 kilometers (6,776 miles / 5,888 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 UM with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:35 in Wake Island, it's 21:35 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 Wake Island (AWK) follows a heading of 65° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wake Island Airfield (AWK) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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