Muscat/Seeb to Sydney (Mascot)
14h 57m The flight from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) covers 11,696 km (7,267 miles) and takes approximately 14h 57m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 121°, passing near 7.5° S, 101.7° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 21h 16m | 21h 41m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 15h 00m | 15h 25m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 13h 00m | 13h 25m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 46m | 14h 11m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| MCT | SYD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Muscat International Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport |
| City | Muscat/Seeb | Sydney (Mascot) |
| Country | Oman | Australia |
| ICAO | OOMS | YSSY |
| Coordinates | 23.6002, 58.2853 | -33.9461, 151.177 |
| Elevation | 48 ft | 21 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Muscat/Seeb to Sydney (Mascot)?
A non-stop flight from Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) takes about 14h 57m. The great-circle distance is 11,696 km (7,267 miles, 6,315 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 121°.
How far is Muscat/Seeb from Sydney (Mascot)?
11,696 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,267 miles or 6,315 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between MCT and SYD?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,696 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 57m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.