# Distance from Muscat (MCT) to Yap Island (YAP)

> 8,554 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,554 km / 5,315 mi / 4,619 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 85° (east)
- **Return heading**: 292° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Oman) → Micronesia
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → Oceania
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 06:51 in Muscat, it's 12:51 in Yap Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 43 ft (YAP 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

### [Yap International Airport (YAP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yap-yap-island-yap-international-airport/1ef266df-8aa8-6818-89dc-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Yap Island, Micronesia
- ICAO: PTYA
- Timezone: Pacific/Chuuk
- Coordinates: 9.500000, 138.080000
- Elevation: 91 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 06:51 in Muscat, it's 12:51 in Yap Island.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Muscat International Airport (MCT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/mct-muscat-muscat-international-airport/1ef266df-8107-655c-a000-06bb2780ed98)
- [Yap International Airport (YAP)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yap-yap-island-yap-international-airport/1ef266df-8aa8-6818-89dc-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)