MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,524 km
5,918 miles
TCA
Tennant Creek
Australia
Distance
9,524 km
5,918 mi / 5,142 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT TCA
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tennant Creek Airport
IATA Code MCT TCA
ICAO Code OOMS YTNK
City Muscat Tennant Creek
Country Oman Australia
Timezone Asia/Muscat Australia/Darwin
Elevation 48 ft 1,236 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -19.630000, 134.180000

Muscat (MCT) to Tennant Creek (TCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) in Tennant Creek, Australia is 9,524 kilometers (5,918 miles / 5,142 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 02:11 in Muscat, it's 07:41 in Tennant Creek. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,188 feet between the two airports. Tennant Creek Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Tennant Creek (TCA) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 297° (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 Tennant Creek Airport (TCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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