MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,991 km
6,208 miles
VMU
Baimuru
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,991 km
6,208 mi / 5,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT VMU
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Baimuru Airport
IATA Code MCT VMU
ICAO Code OOMS AYBA
City Muscat Baimuru
Country Oman Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -7.500000, 144.820000

Muscat (MCT) to Baimuru (VMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Baimuru Airport (VMU) in Baimuru, Papua New Guinea is 9,991 kilometers (6,208 miles / 5,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Papua New Guinea. 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 11:05 in Muscat, it's 17:05 in Baimuru. With a 6-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 Baimuru (VMU) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 294° (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 Baimuru Airport (VMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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