MCT
Muscat
Oman
18,322 km
11,385 miles
PUK
Pukarua
French Polynesia
Distance
18,322 km
11,385 mi / 9,893 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
73°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

MCT PUK
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Pukarua Airport
IATA Code MCT PUK
ICAO Code OOMS NTGQ
City Muscat Pukarua
Country Oman French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 48 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -18.300000, -137.020000

Muscat (MCT) to Pukarua (PUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Pukarua Airport (PUK) in Pukarua, French Polynesia is 18,322 kilometers (11,385 miles / 9,893 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 03:50 in Muscat, it's 13:50 in Pukarua. With a 14-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 Pukarua (PUK) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 293° (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 Pukarua Airport (PUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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