MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,231 km
8,221 miles
NUQ
Mountain View
United States
Distance
13,231 km
8,221 mi / 7,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

MCT NUQ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Moffett Federal Airfield
IATA Code MCT NUQ
ICAO Code OOMS KNUQ
City Muscat Mountain View
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 37.420000, -122.050000

Muscat (MCT) to Mountain View (NUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) in Mountain View, United States is 13,231 kilometers (8,221 miles / 7,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 03:24 in Muscat, it's 15:24 in Mountain View. With a 12-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 Mountain View (NUQ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 360° (north). 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 Moffett Federal Airfield (NUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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