MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,724 km
7,906 miles
PBJ
Paama Island
Vanuatu
Distance
12,724 km
7,906 mi / 6,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
98°
east

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MCT PBJ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tavie Airport
IATA Code MCT PBJ
ICAO Code OOMS NVSI
City Muscat Paama Island
Country Oman Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Efate
Elevation 48 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -16.440000, 168.260000

Muscat (MCT) to Paama Island (PBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tavie Airport (PBJ) in Paama Island, Vanuatu is 12,724 kilometers (7,906 miles / 6,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Muscat, it's 14:25 in Paama Island. With a 7-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 Paama Island (PBJ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Tavie Airport (PBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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