MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,521 km
5,916 miles
XYR
Yellow River Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
9,521 km
5,916 mi / 5,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

MCT XYR
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Edwaki Airport
IATA Code MCT XYR
ICAO Code OOMS AYED
City Muscat Yellow River Mission
Country Oman Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Muscat Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 48 ft 190 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 -3.880000, 141.790000

Muscat (MCT) to Yellow River Mission (XYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Edwaki Airport (XYR) in Yellow River Mission, Papua New Guinea is 9,521 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 16:40 in Muscat, it's 22:40 in Yellow River Mission. With a 6-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 Yellow River Mission (XYR) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Edwaki Airport (XYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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