GBF
Negarbo
Papua New Guinea
9,937 km
6,175 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
9,937 km
6,175 mi / 5,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

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GBF MCT
Airport Name Negarbo(Negabo) Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GBF MCT
ICAO Code AYNE OOMS
City Negarbo Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 4,500 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -6.570000, 144.700000 23.590000, 58.280000

Negarbo (GBF) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) in Negarbo, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 9,937 kilometers (6,175 miles / 5,366 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 11:42 in Negarbo, it's 05:42 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 4,452 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Negarbo(Negabo) Airport.

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

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