MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,662 km
7,868 miles
NIP
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
12,662 km
7,868 mi / 6,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT NIP
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport
IATA Code MCT NIP
ICAO Code OOMS KNIP
City Muscat Jacksonville
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/New_York
Elevation 48 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 30.230000, -81.680000

Muscat (MCT) to Jacksonville (NIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) in Jacksonville, United States is 12,662 kilometers (7,868 miles / 6,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Oman with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:30 in Muscat, it's 06:30 in Jacksonville. With a 9-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 Jacksonville (NIP) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 40° (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 Jacksonville Nas (Towers Field) Airport (NIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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