MCT
Muscat
Oman
11,696 km
7,268 miles
SYD
Sydney
Australia
Distance
11,696 km
7,268 mi / 6,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
121°
east southeast

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MCT SYD
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA Code MCT SYD
ICAO Code OOMS YSSY
City Muscat Sydney
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Sydney
Elevation 48 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -33.950000, 151.180000

Muscat (MCT) to Sydney (SYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia is 11,696 kilometers (7,268 miles / 6,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Australia. 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 11:06 in Muscat, it's 18:06 in Sydney. 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 Sydney (SYD) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 288° (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 Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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