MCT
Muscat
Oman
3,254 km
2,022 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
3,254 km
2,022 mi / 1,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MCT NQZ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code MCT NQZ
ICAO Code OOMS UACC
City Muscat Astana
Country Oman Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Almaty
Elevation 48 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 51.020000, 71.470000

Muscat (MCT) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 3,254 kilometers (2,022 miles / 1,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Kazakhstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:26 in Muscat, it's 16:26 in Astana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,118 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 205° (south southwest). 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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