Sohar to Muscat by ferry
Muscat lies 192 km (119 mi) south-east of Sohar, 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.
| Sohar | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Population | 108,274 | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Port | Port of Sohar | Port Sultan Qaboos |
Where to book ferries from Sohar to Muscat
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Staying in Muscat
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat. Of the 206 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (82), and 27 are five-star. Across 107 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 205,428 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Muscat
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Common questions
How far is Muscat from Sohar?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sohar; by road roughly 235 km (146 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sohar to Muscat 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 Sohar and Muscat?
No, both are on Asia/Muscat at the moment.
Where can I stay in Muscat?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat, 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 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.