CAI to MCT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 2,757 km (1,713 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 3h 55m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (MCT to CAI).
How far is it from Cairo to Muscat/Seeb?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 2,757 km (1,713 mi, 1,488 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CAI to MCT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 3h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCT is roughly east of CAI.
How is the CAI to MCT route written in code?
The pair is written CAI-MCT in IATA codes and HECA-OOMS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Cairo International Airport is CAI (HECA), Muscat International Airport is MCT (OOMS).
| CAI | MCT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Cairo International Airport | Muscat International Airport |
| ICAO code | HECA | OOMS |
| Country | Egypt | Oman |
| Elevation | 322 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #103 | #158 |
HECA starts with H, the ICAO prefix for northeast Africa; OOMS starts with O, the prefix for the Middle East and South Asia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCT sits 274 ft (84 m) lower than CAI, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CAI to MCT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS | Egyptair | MSR | Egyptair | Active |
| WY | Oman Air | OMA | Oman Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Muscat/Seeb?
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) are 2,757 km (1,713 mi, 1,488 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CAI to MCT?
A typical nonstop flight between CAI and MCT takes about 3h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCT from CAI?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) lies roughly east of Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines fly CAI to MCT?
2 airlines appear on the CAI-MCT route in the open dataset, including Egyptair, Oman Air.
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