MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,822 km
6,103 miles
PQS
Pilot Station
United States
Distance
9,822 km
6,103 mi / 5,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
18°
north northeast

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MCT PQS
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Pilot Station Airport
IATA Code MCT PQS
ICAO Code OOMS K0AK
City Muscat Pilot Station
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Nome
Elevation 48 ft 473 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 61.960000, -162.940000

Muscat (MCT) to Pilot Station (PQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Pilot Station Airport (PQS) in Pilot Station, United States is 9,822 kilometers (6,103 miles / 5,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 00:13 in Muscat, it's 11:13 in Pilot Station. With a 13-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 Pilot Station (PQS) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 323° (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 Pilot Station Airport (PQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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