MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,569 km
9,053 miles
TMU
Nicoya
Costa Rica
Distance
14,569 km
9,053 mi / 7,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT TMU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Tambor Airport
IATA Code MCT TMU
ICAO Code OOMS MRTR
City Muscat Nicoya
Country Oman Costa Rica
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 48 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 9.740000, -85.010000

Muscat (MCT) to Nicoya (TMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Tambor Airport (TMU) in Nicoya, Costa Rica is 14,569 kilometers (9,053 miles / 7,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 04:24 in Muscat, it's 18:24 in Nicoya. 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 Nicoya (TMU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 47° (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 Tambor Airport (TMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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