MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,827 km
8,592 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
13,827 km
8,592 mi / 7,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT TAU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code MCT TAU
ICAO Code OOMS SKTA
City Muscat Tauramena
Country Oman Colombia
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Bogota
Elevation 48 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 5.010000, -72.740000

Muscat (MCT) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 13,827 kilometers (8,592 miles / 7,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Muscat, it's 12:57 in Tauramena. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,414 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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