MCT
Muscat
Oman
12,585 km
7,820 miles
SON
Luganville
Vanuatu
Distance
12,585 km
7,820 mi / 6,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
97°
east

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MCT SON
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Santo Pekoa International Airport
IATA Code MCT SON
ICAO Code OOMS NVSS
City Muscat Luganville
Country Oman Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Efate
Elevation 48 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -15.510000, 167.220000

Muscat (MCT) to Luganville (SON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) in Luganville, Vanuatu is 12,585 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 13:43 in Muscat, it's 20:43 in Luganville. 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 Luganville (SON) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 289° (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 Santo Pekoa International Airport (SON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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