MCT
Muscat
Oman
6,756 km
4,198 miles
UNE
Qacha's Nek
Lesotho
Distance
6,756 km
4,198 mi / 3,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

MCT UNE
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Qacha's Nek Airport
IATA Code MCT UNE
ICAO Code OOMS FXQN
City Muscat Qacha's Nek
Country Oman Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Muscat Africa/Maseru
Elevation 48 ft 6,100 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -30.110000, 28.670000

Muscat (MCT) to Qacha's Nek (UNE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) in Qacha's Nek, Lesotho is 6,756 kilometers (4,198 miles / 3,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Lesotho. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Muscat, it's 19:34 in Qacha's Nek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,052 feet between the two airports. Qacha's Nek Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Qacha's Nek (UNE) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Qacha's Nek Airport (UNE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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