Driving from Abu Dhabi to Ha'il
Ha'il lies 1,314 km (817 mi) west of Abu Dhabi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 3 min without stops, over roughly 1,604 km (996 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Abu Dhabi | Ha'il | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 605,930 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Ha'il are 1 h behind Abu Dhabi right now, so a 20 h 3 min journey lands only 19 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ha'il
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
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Staying in Ha'il
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Common questions
How far is Ha'il from Abu Dhabi?
1,314 km (817 mi) in a straight line, west of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 1,604 km (996 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Ha'il by car?
About 20 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Ha'il?
Ha'il is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Ha'il?
The Rial (SAR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.