KIE
Kieta
Papua New Guinea
11,044 km
6,863 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
11,044 km
6,863 mi / 5,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Pacific/Bougainville
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KIE MCT
Airport Name Aropa Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code KIE MCT
ICAO Code AYIQ OOMS
City Kieta Muscat
Country Papua New Guinea Oman
Timezone Pacific/Bougainville Asia/Muscat
Elevation 10 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -6.300000, 155.730000 23.590000, 58.280000

Kieta (KIE) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aropa Airport (KIE) in Kieta, Papua New Guinea to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 11,044 kilometers (6,863 miles / 5,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 19:48 in Kieta, it's 12:48 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 Kieta (KIE) follows a heading of 93° (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 Aropa Airport (KIE) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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