LCH
Lake Charles
United States
13,312 km
8,271 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,312 km
8,271 mi / 7,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Chicago
Heading
30°
north northeast

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LCH MCT
Airport Name Lake Charles Regional Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LCH MCT
ICAO Code KLCH OOMS
City Lake Charles Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Muscat
Elevation 15 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 30.130000, -93.220000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lake Charles (LCH) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,312 kilometers (8,271 miles / 7,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 05:33 in Lake Charles, it's 15:33 in Muscat. With a 10-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 Lake Charles (LCH) follows a heading of 332° (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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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