DER
Derim
Papua New Guinea
10,162 km
6,314 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
10,162 km
6,314 mi / 5,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

DER MCT
Airport Name Derim Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code DER MCT
ICAO Code AYDE OOMS
City Derim Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 4,850 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -6.140000, 147.110000 23.590000, 58.280000

Derim (DER) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Derim Airport (DER) in Derim, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 10,162 kilometers (6,314 miles / 5,487 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 08:42 in Derim, it's 02:42 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 4,802 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Derim Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Derim (DER) follows a heading of 96° (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 Derim Airport (DER) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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