MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,298 km
8,884 miles
TAM
Tampico
Mexico
Distance
14,298 km
8,884 mi / 7,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
331°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT TAM
Airport Name Muscat International Airport General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport
IATA Code MCT TAM
ICAO Code OOMS MMTM
City Muscat Tampico
Country Oman Mexico
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Mexico_City
Elevation 48 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 22.300000, -97.870000

Muscat (MCT) to Tampico (TAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) in Tampico, Mexico is 14,298 kilometers (8,884 miles / 7,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Mexico. 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 05:22 in Muscat, it's 19:22 in Tampico. With a 10-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 Tampico (TAM) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 General Francisco Javier Mina International Airport (TAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.