Muscat to Qassim Flight Time: 2h 20m (1,493 km)

A direct flight from Muscat (MCT) to Qassim (ELQ) covers about 1,493 km (≈ 928 mi) and takes roughly 2h 20m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by -1 hour on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteMCT → ELQ
Distance1,493 km · 928 mi
Estimated flight time2h 20m
Time differenceUTC-1

Muscat to Qassim Flight Time: 2h 20m (1,493 km)

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MCTMuscat International AirportELQPrince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport
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2h 20m
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1,493 kmMCTMuscatELQQassim
Distance
1,493 km
928 mi
Time diff
-1h
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Enter your Qassim trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Qassim-specific numbers.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between MCT (Muscat) and ELQ (Qassim) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 2h 20m over 1,493 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Muscat (UTC+4) vs Qassim (UTC+3).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from Muscat to Qassim?
About 2h 20m — an estimate for 1,493 km at 850 km/h.
How is the Muscat–Qassim flight time derived in this calculator?
We compute the great-circle distance from both airports' real coordinates, divide by 850 km/h and add 35 minutes for climb and taxi — real times move ±15–20 minutes with winds and routing.
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What's the distance between Muscat and Qassim?
Roughly 1,493 km (928 mi) great-circle between Muscat International Airport and Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Are there direct flights from Muscat to Qassim?
We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Abu Dhabi (AUH) at 4h 25m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.
What's the fastest one-stop option between Muscat and Qassim?
Via Abu Dhabi (AUH): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 4h 25m — compare that with the 2h 20m nonstop.
What's the time difference between Muscat and Qassim, and how does it affect arrival?
Qassim is 1 hour behind Muscat; a 10:00 departure lands around 11:20 local time in Qassim.

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