MCT
Muscat
Oman
6,771 km
4,207 miles
NKU
Nkaus
Lesotho
Distance
6,771 km
4,207 mi / 3,656 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT NKU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nkaus Airport
IATA Code MCT NKU
ICAO Code OOMS FXNK
City Muscat Nkaus
Country Oman Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 5,621 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -30.020000, 28.200000

Muscat (MCT) to Nkaus (NKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nkaus Airport (NKU) in Nkaus, Lesotho is 6,771 kilometers (4,207 miles / 3,656 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 Oman with Lesotho. 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 03:05 in Muscat, it's 01:05 in Nkaus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,573 feet between the two airports. Nkaus 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 Nkaus (NKU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Nkaus Airport (NKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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