MCT
Muscat
Oman
6,419 km
3,988 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
6,419 km
3,988 mi / 3,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
212°
south southwest

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MCT QRA
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code MCT QRA
ICAO Code OOMS FAGM
City Muscat Johannesburg
Country Oman South Africa
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 48 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Muscat (MCT) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 6,419 kilometers (3,988 miles / 3,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Oman with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:45 in Muscat, it's 12:45 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,435 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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