# Distance from Muscat (MCT) to Lichinga (VXC)

> 4,802 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,802 km / 2,984 mi / 2,593 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 214° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Oman) → Mozambique
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Africa
- **Time difference**: -2h (When it's 09:04 in Muscat, it's 07:04 in Lichinga)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,457 ft (VXC is higher than MCT)

## Airports

### [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Muscat, Oman
- ICAO: OOMS
- Timezone: Asia/Muscat
- Coordinates: 23.590000, 58.280000
- Elevation: 48 ft

### [Lichinga Airport (VXC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vxc-lichinga-lichinga-airport/1ef266de-ddae-6f72-aaae-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Lichinga, Mozambique
- ICAO: FQLC
- Timezone: Africa/Maputo
- Coordinates: -13.270000, 35.270000
- Elevation: 4,505 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:04 in Muscat, it's 07:04 in Lichinga.

## Related

- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Lichinga Airport (VXC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vxc-lichinga-lichinga-airport/1ef266de-ddae-6f72-aaae-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)