MCT
Muscat
Oman
10,088 km
6,268 miles
YQY
Sydney
Canada
Distance
10,088 km
6,268 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Muscat
Heading
322°
northwest

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MCT YQY
Airport Name Muscat International Airport Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA Code MCT YQY
ICAO Code OOMS CYQY
City Muscat Sydney
Country Oman Canada
Timezone Asia/Muscat America/Glace_Bay
Elevation 48 ft 203 ft
Coordinates 23.590000, 58.280000 46.160000, -60.050000

Muscat (MCT) to Sydney (YQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) in Sydney, Canada is 10,088 kilometers (6,268 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 13:12 in Muscat, it's 05:12 in Sydney. With a 8-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 Sydney (YQY) to Muscat (MCT) follows a heading of 54° (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 Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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