MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,362 km
8,924 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
14,362 km
8,924 mi / 7,755 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT RCU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code MCT RCU
ICAO Code OOMS SAOC
City Muscat Rio Cuarto
Country Oman Argentina
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 48 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Muscat (MCT) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 14,362 kilometers (8,924 miles / 7,755 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Argentina. 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 06:58 in Muscat, it's 23:58 in Rio Cuarto. 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 1,332 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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