KIW
Kitwe
Zambia
5,215 km
3,241 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
5,215 km
3,241 mi / 2,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KIW MCT
Airport Name Southdowns Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code KIW MCT
ICAO Code FLSO OOMS
City Kitwe Muscat
Country Zambia Oman
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Muscat
Elevation 4,145 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -12.900000, 28.150000 23.590000, 58.280000

Kitwe (KIW) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southdowns Airport (KIW) in Kitwe, Zambia to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 5,215 kilometers (3,241 miles / 2,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Zambia with Oman. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:04 in Kitwe, it's 08:04 in Muscat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,097 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Southdowns Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Kitwe (KIW) follows a heading of 222° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Southdowns Airport (KIW) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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