MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,104 km
7,521 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
12,104 km
7,521 mi / 6,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT SDU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code MCT SDU
ICAO Code OOMS SBRJ
City Muscat Rio De Janeiro
Country Oman Brazil
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 48 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Muscat (MCT) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 12,104 kilometers (7,521 miles / 6,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:55 in Muscat, it's 09:55 in Rio De Janeiro. 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.

The return flight from Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 72° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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