MCT
Muscat
Oman
1,183 km
735 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
1,183 km
735 mi / 639 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

MCT RUH
Airport Name Muscat International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code MCT RUH
ICAO Code OOMS OERK
City Muscat Riyadh
Country Oman Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 48 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 24.960000, 46.700000

Muscat (MCT) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 1,183 kilometers (735 miles / 639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:58 in Muscat, it's 08:58 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,001 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 95° (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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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