GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
13,318 km
8,276 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,318 km
8,276 mi / 7,191 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Phoenix
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

GCN MCT
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GCN MCT
ICAO Code KGCN OOMS
City Grand Canyon Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Muscat
Elevation 6,609 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 23.590000, 58.280000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,318 kilometers (8,276 miles / 7,191 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:18 in Grand Canyon, it's 08:18 in Muscat. With a 11-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 6,561 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 351° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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