KAT
Kaitaia
New Zealand
13,694 km
8,509 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,694 km
8,509 mi / 7,394 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
277°
west

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Airport Comparison

KAT MCT
Airport Name Kaitaia Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code KAT MCT
ICAO Code NZKT OOMS
City Kaitaia Muscat
Country New Zealand Oman
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Muscat
Elevation 270 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -35.070000, 173.280000 23.590000, 58.280000

Kaitaia (KAT) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaitaia Airport (KAT) in Kaitaia, New Zealand to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,694 kilometers (8,509 miles / 7,394 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Zealand 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 20:29 in Kaitaia, it's 12:29 in Muscat. With a 8-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 Kaitaia (KAT) follows a heading of 118° (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 Kaitaia Airport (KAT) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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