Driving from Riyadh to Amman
Amman lies 1,328 km (825 mi) north-west of Riyadh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 20 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 1,620 km (1,006 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riyadh | Amman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Jordan |
| Population | 4.2 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
What changes when you arrive in Amman
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Jordan: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (JOD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 5-15, SN 441011, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +962; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Riyadh to Amman
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Staying in Amman
Our booking partner lists 881 places to stay in Amman. Of the 616 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (294), and 29 are five-star. Across 189 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 184,450 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Amman
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Common questions
How far is Amman from Riyadh?
1,328 km (825 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,620 km (1,006 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Amman by car?
About 20 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Amman?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Amman?
The Dinar (JOD).
Where can I stay in Amman?
Our booking partner lists 881 places to stay in Amman, 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.