MCT
Muscat
Oman
6,041 km
3,754 miles
PHW
Phalaborwa
South Africa
Distance
6,041 km
3,754 mi / 3,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
211°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT PHW
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Hendrik Van Eck Airport
IATA Code MCT PHW
ICAO Code OOMS FAPH
City Muscat Phalaborwa
Country Oman South Africa
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 1,432 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -23.940000, 31.160000

Muscat (MCT) to Phalaborwa (PHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) in Phalaborwa, South Africa is 6,041 kilometers (3,754 miles / 3,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

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 South Africa. 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 04:01 in Muscat, it's 02:01 in Phalaborwa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,384 feet between the two airports. Hendrik Van Eck Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Phalaborwa (PHW) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 31° (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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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