Driving from Riyadh to Rustaq
Rustaq lies 1,096 km (681 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 1,337 km (831 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riyadh | Rustaq | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 4.2 million | 120,000 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Rustaq are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 16 h 43 min journey lands 17 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rustaq
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Oman: money changes from the Rial 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 Riyadh to Rustaq
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Staying in Rustaq
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Common questions
How far is Rustaq from Riyadh?
1,096 km (681 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,337 km (831 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Rustaq by car?
About 16 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Rustaq?
Rustaq is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
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 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.