MCT
Muscat
Oman
11,318 km
7,033 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
11,318 km
7,033 mi / 6,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

MCT PNZ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code MCT PNZ
ICAO Code OOMS SBPL
City Muscat Petrolina
Country Oman Brazil
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Bahia
Elevation 48 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Muscat (MCT) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 11,318 kilometers (7,033 miles / 6,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:09 in Muscat, it's 01:09 in Petrolina. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,215 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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