MCT
Muscat
Oman
10,421 km
6,475 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
10,421 km
6,475 mi / 5,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT SIL
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code MCT SIL
ICAO Code OOMS AYSG
City Muscat Sila Mission
Country Oman Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Muscat (MCT) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 10,421 kilometers (6,475 miles / 5,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:18 in Muscat, it's 07:18 in Sila Mission. With a 6-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 2,182 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 293° (west northwest). 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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