MCT
Muscat
Oman
1,040 km
646 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
1,040 km
646 mi / 561 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.5h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
north

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MCT XBJ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code MCT XBJ
ICAO Code OOMS OIMB
City Muscat Birjand
Country Oman Iran
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Tehran
Elevation 48 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 32.900000, 59.270000

Muscat (MCT) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 1,040 kilometers (646 miles / 561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Oman with Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:59 in Muscat, it's 16:29 in Birjand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,904 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Muscat International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 186° (south). 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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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