MCT
Muscat
Oman
5,697 km
3,540 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
5,697 km
3,540 mi / 3,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

MCT SKO
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code MCT SKO
ICAO Code OOMS DNSO
City Muscat Sokoto
Country Oman Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Lagos
Elevation 48 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 12.920000, 5.210000

Muscat (MCT) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 5,697 kilometers (3,540 miles / 3,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Nigeria. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:53 in Muscat, it's 21:53 in Sokoto. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 70° (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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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