LHE to MCT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 1,814 km (1,127 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 45m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (MCT to LHE).
How far is it from Lahore to Muscat/Seeb?
The great-circle distance between Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) is 1,814 km (1,127 mi, 979 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 LHE to MCT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. MCT is roughly southwest of LHE.
How is the LHE to MCT route written in code?
The pair is written LHE-MCT in IATA codes and OPLA-OOMS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Allama Iqbal International Airport is LHE (OPLA), Muscat International Airport is MCT (OOMS).
| LHE | MCT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Allama Iqbal International Airport | Muscat International Airport |
| ICAO code | OPLA | OOMS |
| Country | Pakistan | Oman |
| Elevation | 712 ft | 48 ft |
| Rank by connections | #288 | #158 |
Both ICAO codes start with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
MCT sits 664 ft (202 m) lower than LHE, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying LHE to MCT
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NL | Shaheen Air International | SAI | Shaheen Air | Active |
| PK | Pakistan International Airlines | PIA | Pakistan | 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 Lahore from Muscat/Seeb?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) are 1,814 km (1,127 mi, 979 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from LHE to MCT?
A typical nonstop flight between LHE and MCT takes about 2h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is MCT from LHE?
Muscat International Airport (MCT) lies roughly southwest of Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE).
Which airlines fly LHE to MCT?
3 airlines appear on the LHE-MCT route in the open dataset, including Shaheen Air International, Pakistan International Airlines, Oman Air.
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