LHW
Lanzhou
China
4,548 km
2,826 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
4,548 km
2,826 mi / 2,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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LHW MCT
Airport Name Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LHW MCT
ICAO Code ZLLL OOMS
City Lanzhou Muscat
Country China Oman
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Muscat
Elevation 6,388 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 36.520000, 103.620000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lanzhou (LHW) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 4,548 kilometers (2,826 miles / 2,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 China with Oman. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:00 in Lanzhou, it's 05:00 in Muscat. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,340 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Lanzhou (LHW) follows a heading of 61° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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