Muscat to Sohar by ferry
Sohar lies 192 km (119 mi) north-west of Muscat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 192 km (119 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 5 h 50 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Muscat | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Population | 797,000 | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Port | Port Sultan Qaboos | Port of Sohar |
Where to book ferries from Muscat to Sohar
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Staying in Sohar
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Common questions
How far is Sohar from Muscat?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Muscat; by road roughly 235 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Muscat to Sohar by ferry?
About 5 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Muscat and Sohar?
No, both are on Asia/Muscat at the moment.
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.