MCT
Muscat
Oman
13,573 km
8,434 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
13,573 km
8,434 mi / 7,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

MCT WHP
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code MCT WHP
ICAO Code OOMS KWHP
City Muscat Los Angeles
Country Oman United States
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 48 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 34.260000, -118.410000

Muscat (MCT) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 13,573 kilometers (8,434 miles / 7,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Muscat, it's 20:05 in Los Angeles. With a 12-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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 4° (north). 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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