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MCT to SFA: distance & flight time
Muscat (Muscat International Airport) → Sfax (Sfax Thyna International Airport)
2,944 mi
4,738 km · 2,559 nm
6h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-3h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
2,944 miles nonstop takes roughly 6h 14m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MCT — Muscat International Airport · Muscat, Oman
- SFA — Sfax Thyna International Airport · Sfax, Tunisia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MCT
- MNH · Rustaq Airport51 mi away
- OHS · Sohar Airport118 mi away
- JSK · Jask Airport146 mi away
Near SFA
Frequently asked questions
How far is MCT from SFA?
The flight distance from Muscat (MCT) to Sfax (SFA) is 2,944 miles (4,738 km, 2,559 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MCT to SFA?
A nonstop flight takes about 6h 14m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from MCT to SFA?
Nonstop service on MCT–SFA depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 6h 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Muscat and Sfax?
Sfax is 3 hours behind Muscat.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MCT to SFA?
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Why are some MCT to SFA fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MCT–SFA tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.