MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,873 km
9,242 miles
RIJ
Rioja
Peru
Distance
14,873 km
9,242 mi / 8,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT RIJ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Juan Simons Vela Airport
IATA Code MCT RIJ
ICAO Code OOMS SPJA
City Muscat Rioja
Country Oman Peru
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Lima
Elevation 48 ft 2,707 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -6.070000, -77.160000

Muscat (MCT) to Rioja (RIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) in Rioja, Peru is 14,873 kilometers (9,242 miles / 8,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Peru. 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 11:34 in Muscat, it's 02:34 in Rioja. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,659 feet between the two airports. Juan Simons Vela Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Rioja (RIJ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 63° (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 Juan Simons Vela Airport (RIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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