BWU
Sydney
Australia
11,678 km
7,257 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
11,678 km
7,257 mi / 6,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU MCT
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code BWU MCT
ICAO Code YSBK OOMS
City Sydney Muscat
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Muscat
Elevation 29 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 23.590000, 58.280000

Sydney (BWU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 11,678 kilometers (7,257 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 Australia 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 07:52 in Sydney, it's 00:52 in Muscat. With a 7-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 Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.