MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,542 km
8,415 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
13,542 km
8,415 mi / 7,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

MCT SQA
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code MCT SQA
ICAO Code OOMS KIZA
City Muscat Santa Ynez
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 34.600000, -120.100000

Muscat (MCT) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 13,542 kilometers (8,415 miles / 7,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:55 in Muscat, it's 01:55 in Santa Ynez. With a 12-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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 2° (north). 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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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