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Oman · Al Batinah North

As Suwayq: how to get there and around

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As Suwayq is a city of 107,143 people in Oman (Al Batinah North), 6 m (20 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population107,143
Elevation6 m (20 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Muscat (UTC+4 now)
CurrencyRial (OMR)
Dialling code+968
Driving sideRight
Plug typesBS 1363, Euro
Coordinates23.849, 57.439
As Suwayq

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Daylight in As Suwayq runs from about 10 h 42 min a day in late December to 13 h 39 min in late June (computed for 23.85° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

As Suwayq is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves As Suwayq?

Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre.

How big is As Suwayq?

About 107,143 people live in As Suwayq (GeoNames).

What time zone is As Suwayq in?

Asia/Muscat, currently UTC+4.

What currency is used in As Suwayq?

The Rial (OMR). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near As Suwayq?

Dubai (255 km), Abu Dhabi (316 km), Sharjah (263 km), Al Ain City (175 km), Muscat (103 km).

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.