LIH
Lihue
United States
13,516 km
8,399 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
13,516 km
8,399 mi / 7,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
319°
northwest

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LIH MCT
Airport Name Lihue Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code LIH MCT
ICAO Code PHLI OOMS
City Lihue Muscat
Country United States Oman
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Muscat
Elevation 152 ft 48 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 23.590000, 58.280000

Lihue (LIH) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 13,516 kilometers (8,399 miles / 7,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 15:38 in Lihue, it's 05:38 in Muscat. With a 14-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 Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 42° (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 Lihue Airport (LIH) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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