AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
10,048 km
6,244 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
10,048 km
6,244 mi / 5,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AYU MCT
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code AYU MCT
ICAO Code AYAY OOMS
City Aiyura Valley Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 5,355 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 23.590000, 58.280000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 10,048 kilometers (6,244 miles / 5,426 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 12:06 in Aiyura Valley, it's 06:06 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,307 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 97° (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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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