# Distance from Muscat (MCT) to Sorong-Papua Island (SOQ)

> 8,306 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,306 km / 5,161 mi / 4,485 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 98° (east)
- **Return heading**: 295° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Oman) → Indonesia
- **Time difference**: +5h (When it's 01:24 in Muscat, it's 06:24 in Sorong-Papua Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 38 ft (SOQ is lower than MCT)

## Airports

### [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muscat, Oman
- ICAO: OOMS
- Timezone: Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates: 23.590000, 58.280000
- Elevation: 48 ft

### [Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/soq-sorong-papua-island-sorong-jefman-airport/1ef266df-fac0-6164-a97a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sorong-Papua Island, Indonesia
- ICAO: WASS
- Timezone: Asia/Jayapura
- Coordinates: -0.930000, 131.120000
- Elevation: 10 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:24 in Muscat, it's 06:24 in Sorong-Papua Island.
The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Sorong (Jefman) Airport (SOQ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/soq-sorong-papua-island-sorong-jefman-airport/1ef266df-fac0-6164-a97a-06bb2780ed98)
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