MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,816 km
9,206 miles
ROY
Rio Mayo
Argentina
Distance
14,816 km
9,206 mi / 8,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT ROY
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Rio Mayo Airport
IATA Code MCT ROY
ICAO Code OOMS SAWM
City Muscat Rio Mayo
Country Oman Argentina
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Argentina/Catamarca
Elevation 48 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -45.700000, -70.250000

Muscat (MCT) to Rio Mayo (ROY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) in Rio Mayo, Argentina is 14,816 kilometers (9,206 miles / 8,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 22:54 in Muscat, it's 15:54 in Rio Mayo. 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 1,736 feet between the two airports. Rio Mayo Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Mayo (ROY) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 100° (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 Rio Mayo Airport (ROY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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