IRS
Sturgis
United States
11,841 km
7,358 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
11,841 km
7,358 mi / 6,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Detroit
Heading
34°
northeast

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IRS MCT
Airport Name Kirsch Municipal Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code IRS MCT
ICAO Code KIRS OOMS
City Sturgis Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Muscat
Elevation 925 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 41.810000, -85.440000 23.590000, 58.280000

Sturgis (IRS) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) in Sturgis, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 11,841 kilometers (7,358 miles / 6,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 United States 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 01:58 in Sturgis, it's 10:58 in Muscat. With a 9-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 Sturgis (IRS) follows a heading of 333° (north 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 Kirsch Municipal Airport (IRS) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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