MCT
Muscat
Oman
1,202 km
747 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
1,202 km
747 mi / 649 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT XIJ
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code MCT XIJ
ICAO Code OOMS OKAJ
City Muscat Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Oman Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Muscat Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 48 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 28.930000, 47.790000

Muscat (MCT) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 1,202 kilometers (747 miles / 649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Kuwait. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:31 in Muscat, it's 13:31 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 117° (east southeast). 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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