MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,512 km
8,396 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
13,512 km
8,396 mi / 7,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

MCT WHO
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code MCT WHO
ICAO Code OOMS NZFJ
City Muscat N/A
Country Oman New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 48 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Muscat (MCT) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 13,512 kilometers (8,396 miles / 7,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 New Zealand. 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 16:57 in Muscat, it's 01:57 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. 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.

The return flight from Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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