Driving from Ar Rifā‘ to Makkah
Makkah lies 1,210 km (752 mi) south-west of Ar Rifā‘, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 1,476 km (917 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ar Rifā‘ | Makkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 115,495 | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Bahrain) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
What changes when you arrive in Makkah
Crossing from Bahrain into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (SAR); the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book car hire from Ar Rifā‘ to Makkah
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Staying in Makkah
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah. Of the 215 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (58), and 27 are five-star. Across 130 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 615,185 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Makkah
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Makkah from Ar Rifā‘?
1,210 km (752 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ar Rifā‘; by road roughly 1,476 km (917 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ar Rifā‘ to Makkah by car?
About 18 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rifā‘ and Makkah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Makkah?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Makkah?
Our booking partner lists 596 places to stay in Makkah, bookable on this site.
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.