FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
9,571 km
5,947 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
9,571 km
5,947 mi / 5,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAQ MCT
Airport Name Frieda River Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code FAQ MCT
ICAO Code AYFR OOMS
City Frieda River Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 217 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -4.610000, 141.960000 23.590000, 58.280000

Frieda River (FAQ) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 9,571 kilometers (5,947 miles / 5,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 03:56 in Frieda River, it's 21:56 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.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Frieda River (FAQ) 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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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