FUN
Funafuti
Tuvalu
13,529 km
8,407 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,529 km
8,407 mi / 7,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Funafuti
Heading
293°
west northwest

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FUN MCT
Airport Name Funafuti International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code FUN MCT
ICAO Code NGFU OOMS
City Funafuti Muscat
Country Tuvalu Oman
Timezone Pacific/Funafuti Asia/Muscat
Elevation 0 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -8.530000, 179.200000 23.590000, 58.280000

Funafuti (FUN) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Funafuti International Airport (FUN) in Funafuti, Tuvalu to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,529 kilometers (8,407 miles / 7,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Tuvalu 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 19:08 in Funafuti, it's 11:08 in Muscat. With a 8-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 Funafuti (FUN) follows a heading of 85° (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 Funafuti International Airport (FUN) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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