# Distance from Muscat (MCT) to Penrhyn Island (PYE)

> 15,832 km · estimated flight time 20h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 15,832 km / 9,837 mi / 8,548 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 20h
- **Heading**: 73° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 297° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Oman) → CK
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: -14h (When it's 00:00 in Muscat, it's 10:00 in Penrhyn Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 40 ft (PYE is lower than MCT)

## Airports

### [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muscat, Oman
- ICAO: OOMS
- Timezone: Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates: 23.590000, 58.280000
- Elevation: 48 ft

### [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Penrhyn Island, CK
- ICAO: NCPY
- Timezone: Pacific/Rarotonga
- Coordinates: -9.010000, -158.030000
- Elevation: 8 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 00:00 in Muscat, it's 10:00 in Penrhyn Island.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tongareva Airport (PYE)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pye-penrhyn-island-tongareva-airport/1ef266df-6e7f-6c5e-b213-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)