MCT
Muscat
Oman
9,574 km
5,949 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
9,574 km
5,949 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.5h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

MCT YQX
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code MCT YQX
ICAO Code OOMS CYQX
City Muscat Gander
Country Oman Canada
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/St_Johns
Elevation 48 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 48.940000, -54.570000

Muscat (MCT) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 9,574 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:25 in Muscat, it's 07:55 in Gander. With a 7.5-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 Gander (YQX) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.