MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,548 km
9,040 miles
TBU
Nuku'alofa
Tonga
Distance
14,548 km
9,040 mi / 7,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT TBU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Fua'amotu International Airport
IATA Code MCT TBU
ICAO Code OOMS NFTF
City Muscat Nuku'alofa
Country Oman Tonga
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Tongatapu
Elevation 48 ft 126 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -21.240000, -175.150000

Muscat (MCT) to Nuku'alofa (TBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) in Nuku'alofa, Tonga is 14,548 kilometers (9,040 miles / 7,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Tonga. 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 00:56 in Muscat, it's 09:56 in Nuku'alofa. 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.

The return flight from Nuku'alofa (TBU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 283° (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 Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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