BAI
Punta Arenas
Costa Rica
14,477 km
8,996 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,477 km
8,996 mi / 7,817 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
48°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BAI MCT
Airport Name Buenos Aires Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code BAI MCT
ICAO Code MRBA OOMS
City Punta Arenas Muscat
Country Costa Rica Oman
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Muscat
Elevation 1,214 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 9.160000, -83.330000 23.590000, 58.280000

Punta Arenas (BAI) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,477 kilometers (8,996 miles / 7,817 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Costa Rica with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:05 in Punta Arenas, it's 03:05 in Muscat. With a 10-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 1,166 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 307° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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