MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,827 km
7,971 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
12,827 km
7,971 mi / 6,926 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT QAC
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code MCT QAC
ICAO Code OOMS SSQT
City Muscat Castro
Country Oman Brazil
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 48 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Muscat (MCT) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 12,827 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 20:04 in Muscat, it's 13:04 in Castro. 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 3,266 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 74° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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