MCT
Muscat
Oman
14,661 km
9,110 miles
UIO
Quito
Ecuador
Distance
14,661 km
9,110 mi / 7,916 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT UIO
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre
IATA Code MCT UIO
ICAO Code OOMS SEQM
City Muscat Quito
Country Oman Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Guayaquil
Elevation 48 ft 9,200 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -0.130000, -78.360000

Muscat (MCT) to Quito (UIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador is 14,661 kilometers (9,110 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Ecuador. 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 12:19 in Muscat, it's 03:19 in Quito. 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 9,152 feet between the two airports. Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Quito (UIO) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 58° (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 Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional Mariscal Sucre (UIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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