MCT
Muscat
Oman
2,815 km
1,749 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
2,815 km
1,749 mi / 1,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT NEK
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code MCT NEK
ICAO Code OOMS HANK
City Muscat Nekemte
Country Oman Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 48 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 9.050000, 36.600000

Muscat (MCT) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 2,815 kilometers (1,749 miles / 1,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:50 in Muscat, it's 17:50 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,452 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 52° (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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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