GIU
Sigiriya
Sri Lanka
2,957 km
1,837 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
2,957 km
1,837 mi / 1,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIU MCT
Airport Name Sigiriya Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GIU MCT
ICAO Code VCCS OOMS
City Sigiriya Muscat
Country Sri Lanka Oman
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Muscat
Elevation 630 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 7.960000, 80.730000 23.590000, 58.280000

Sigiriya (GIU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 2,957 kilometers (1,837 miles / 1,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:23 in Sigiriya, it's 00:53 in Muscat.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Sigiriya (GIU) follows a heading of 122° (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 Sigiriya Airport (GIU) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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