GLF
Golfito
Costa Rica
14,503 km
9,012 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
14,503 km
9,012 mi / 7,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
49°
northeast

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GLF MCT
Airport Name Golfito Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GLF MCT
ICAO Code MRGF OOMS
City Golfito Muscat
Country Costa Rica Oman
Timezone America/Costa_Rica Asia/Muscat
Elevation 49 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 8.650000, -83.180000 23.590000, 58.280000

Golfito (GLF) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golfito Airport (GLF) in Golfito, Costa Rica to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 14,503 kilometers (9,012 miles / 7,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Costa Rica 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 17:48 in Golfito, it's 03:48 in Muscat. With a 10-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 Golfito (GLF) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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