Sohar to Bandar Abbas by ferry
Bandar Abbas lies 319 km (198 mi) north of Sohar, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 319 km (198 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 9 h 39 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Sohar | Bandar Abbas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Iran |
| Population | 108,274 | 352,173 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Port | Port of Sohar | Shahid Bahonar Port |
Clocks in Bandar Abbas are 30 min behind Sohar right now, so a 9 h 39 min journey lands only 9 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bandar Abbas
Crossing from Oman into Iran: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book ferries from Sohar to Bandar Abbas
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Staying in Bandar Abbas
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Common questions
How far is Bandar Abbas from Sohar?
319 km (198 mi) in a straight line, north of Sohar; by road roughly 389 km (242 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sohar to Bandar Abbas by ferry?
About 9 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sohar and Bandar Abbas?
Bandar Abbas is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Muscat).
What currency do I need in Bandar Abbas?
The Rial (IRR).
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.