HVB
Hervey Bay
Australia
11,536 km
7,168 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
11,536 km
7,168 mi / 6,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Australia/Brisbane
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HVB MCT
Airport Name Hervey Bay Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code HVB MCT
ICAO Code YHBA OOMS
City Hervey Bay Muscat
Country Australia Oman
Timezone Australia/Brisbane Asia/Muscat
Elevation 60 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -25.320000, 152.880000 23.590000, 58.280000

Hervey Bay (HVB) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) in Hervey Bay, Australia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 11,536 kilometers (7,168 miles / 6,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 15:30 in Hervey Bay, it's 09:30 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.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Hervey Bay (HVB) follows a heading of 112° (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 Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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