GRL
Au
Papua New Guinea
10,254 km
6,371 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
10,254 km
6,371 mi / 5,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRL MCT
Airport Name Garasa Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GRL MCT
ICAO Code AYGG OOMS
City Au Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Muscat
Elevation 2,539 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -7.980000, 147.210000 23.590000, 58.280000

Au (GRL) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garasa Airport (GRL) in Au, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 10,254 kilometers (6,371 miles / 5,536 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 07:13 in Au, it's 01:13 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 2,491 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Garasa Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Au (GRL) follows a heading of 98° (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 Garasa Airport (GRL) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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