Al Aḩmadī to Rustaq by bus
Rustaq lies 1,125 km (699 mi) south-east of Al Aḩmadī, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,373 km (853 mi) of road.
| Al Aḩmadī | Rustaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kuwait | Oman |
| Population | 637,411 | 120,000 |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Kuwait) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Rustaq are 1 h ahead of Al Aḩmadī right now, so a 20 h 26 min journey lands 21 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rustaq
Crossing from Kuwait into Oman: money changes from the Dinar to the Rial (OMR); the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book buses from Al Aḩmadī to Rustaq
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Staying in Rustaq
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Common questions
How far is Rustaq from Al Aḩmadī?
1,125 km (699 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Al Aḩmadī; by road roughly 1,373 km (853 mi).
How long does it take to get from Al Aḩmadī to Rustaq by bus?
About 20 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Aḩmadī and Rustaq?
Rustaq is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Kuwait).
What currency do I need in Rustaq?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.