MCT
Muscat
Oman
11,787 km
7,324 miles
RIC
Richmond
United States
Distance
11,787 km
7,324 mi / 6,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT RIC
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Richmond International Airport
IATA Code MCT RIC
ICAO Code OOMS KRIC
City Muscat Richmond
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/New_York
Elevation 48 ft 168 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 37.510000, -77.320000

Muscat (MCT) to Richmond (RIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, United States is 11,787 kilometers (7,324 miles / 6,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:41 in Muscat, it's 23:41 in Richmond. With a 9-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 Richmond (RIC) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 42° (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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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