Driving from Abu Dhabi to Şalālah
Şalālah lies 827 km (514 mi) south of Abu Dhabi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 1,010 km (627 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Abu Dhabi | Şalālah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Oman |
| Population | 1.8 million | 163,140 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
What changes when you arrive in Şalālah
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Oman: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book car hire from Abu Dhabi to Şalālah
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Staying in Şalālah
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Common questions
How far is Şalālah from Abu Dhabi?
827 km (514 mi) in a straight line, south of Abu Dhabi; by road roughly 1,010 km (627 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abu Dhabi to Şalālah by car?
About 12 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abu Dhabi and Şalālah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Şalālah?
The Rial (OMR).
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.