GOV
Nhulunbuy
Australia
9,415 km
5,850 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
9,415 km
5,850 mi / 5,084 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Australia/Darwin
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GOV MCT
Airport Name Gove Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GOV MCT
ICAO Code YPGV OOMS
City Nhulunbuy Muscat
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Darwin Asia/Muscat
Elevation 192 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -12.270000, 136.820000 23.590000, 58.280000

Nhulunbuy (GOV) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gove Airport (GOV) in Nhulunbuy, Australia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 9,415 kilometers (5,850 miles / 5,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Australia 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 19:53 in Nhulunbuy, it's 14:23 in Muscat. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Nhulunbuy (GOV) follows a heading of 106° (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 Gove Airport (GOV) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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