# Distance from Muscat (MCT) to Xieng Khouang (XKH)

> 4,647 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,647 km / 2,888 mi / 2,509 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 87° (east)
- **Return heading**: 284° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Oman) → Laos
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 01:20 in Muscat, it's 04:20 in Xieng Khouang)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,397 ft (XKH 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

### [Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xkh-xieng-khouang-xieng-khouang-airport/1ef266df-f2a7-63ba-b030-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xieng Khouang, Laos
- ICAO: VLXK
- Timezone: Asia/Vientiane
- Coordinates: 19.450000, 103.160000
- Elevation: 3,445 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 01:20 in Muscat, it's 04:20 in Xieng Khouang.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/xkh-xieng-khouang-xieng-khouang-airport/1ef266df-f2a7-63ba-b030-06bb2780ed98)
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