# Distance from Muscat (MCT) to Rugao (RUG)

> 6,106 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,106 km / 3,794 mi / 3,297 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 278° (west)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Oman) → China
- **Time difference**: +4h (When it's 23:59 in Muscat, it's 03:59 in Rugao)
- **Elevation difference**: 48 ft (RUG is lower than MCT)

## Airports

### [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muscat, Oman
- ICAO: OOMS
- Timezone: Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates: 23.590000, 58.280000
- Elevation: 48 ft

### [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rugao, China
- ICAO: ZSRG
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 32.260000, 120.500000
- Elevation: 0 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:59 in Muscat, it's 03:59 in Rugao.
The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Rugao Air Base (RUG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/rug-rugao-rugao-air-base/1ef266e0-2034-60f8-8c51-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)