MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,814 km
8,583 miles
PCN
Picton
New Zealand
Distance
13,814 km
8,583 mi / 7,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
125°
southeast

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MCT PCN
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Picton Aerodrome
IATA Code MCT PCN
ICAO Code OOMS NZPN
City Muscat Picton
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 161 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -41.350000, 173.960000

Muscat (MCT) to Picton (PCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand is 13,814 kilometers (8,583 miles / 7,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 New Zealand. 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 23:28 in Muscat, it's 08:28 in Picton. 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 Picton (PCN) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 273° (west). 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 Picton Aerodrome (PCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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