Distance From Higgins Airport to Muscat International Airport

The distance from Higgins Airport () to Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 7366 miles or 11853 kilometers or 6396 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Rio ( United States ) to Muscat ( Oman )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rio and Muscat takes around 16 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Higgins Airport, Rio, United States to Muscat International Airport, Muscat, Oman is 16 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - MCT

Kilometers		11853 km
Statute Miles		7366 miles
Nautical Miles		6396 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 55 minutes

Higgins Airport to Muscat International Airport Flight Route Map - to MCT Flight Path

Location of Higgins Airport & Muscat International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rio to Muscat nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Rio, United States and Muscat, Oman. .

Nonstop flight route between Rio, United States and Muscat, Oman.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - MCT

Time difference between Rio (United States) and Muscat (Oman) is 9 Hours.
Muscat time is 9 Hours ahead of Rio.

Location	Local Time
Rio (United States)	2026-06-18, 22:05:09 CDT
Muscat (Oman)	2026-06-19, 07:05:09 +04

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Higgins Airport ( / 7WI2) Rio, United States

Destination

Muscat International Airport (MCT / OOMS) Muscat, Oman