EFD
Houston
United States
13,454 km
8,360 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,454 km
8,360 mi / 7,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

EFD MCT
Airport Name Ellington Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code EFD MCT
ICAO Code KEFD OOMS
City Houston Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 33 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, -95.160000 23.590000, 58.280000

Houston (EFD) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,454 kilometers (8,360 miles / 7,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 United States 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 11:30 in Houston, it's 21:30 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.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Houston (EFD) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Ellington Airport (EFD) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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