HLU
Houailou
New Caledonia
12,627 km
7,846 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,627 km
7,846 mi / 6,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Noumea
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HLU MCT
Airport Name Nesson Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code HLU MCT
ICAO Code NWWH OOMS
City Houailou Muscat
Country New Caledonia Oman
Timezone Pacific/Noumea Asia/Muscat
Elevation 10 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -21.260000, 165.620000 23.590000, 58.280000

Houailou (HLU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nesson Airport (HLU) in Houailou, New Caledonia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,627 kilometers (7,846 miles / 6,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 New Caledonia 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 12:45 in Houailou, it's 05:45 in Muscat. With a 7-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 Houailou (HLU) follows a heading of 104° (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 Nesson Airport (HLU) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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