FRB
Forbes
Australia
11,391 km
7,078 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
11,391 km
7,078 mi / 6,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FRB MCT
Airport Name Forbes Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code FRB MCT
ICAO Code YFBS OOMS
City Forbes Muscat
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Muscat
Elevation 760 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -33.360000, 147.940000 23.590000, 58.280000

Forbes (FRB) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forbes Airport (FRB) in Forbes, Australia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 11,391 kilometers (7,078 miles / 6,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 06:48 in Forbes, it's 23:48 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 Forbes (FRB) 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 Forbes Airport (FRB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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