Buraydah to Bawshar flights
Bawshar lies 1,485 km (923 mi) east of Buraydah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Buraydah | Bawshar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 745,353 | 383,257 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Nearest large airport | ELQ, 20 km out | MCT, 12 km out |
Clocks in Bawshar are 1 h ahead of Buraydah right now, so a 2 h 39 min journey lands 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bawshar
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.
Airports at each end
Leaving Buraydah
Buraydah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Bawshar
Bawshar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International Airport | MCT | 12 km (7 mi) | 13,386 ft | 48 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bawshar from Buraydah?
1,485 km (923 mi) in a straight line, east of Buraydah.
How long does it take to get from Buraydah to Bawshar by air?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buraydah and Bawshar?
Bawshar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Buraydah to Bawshar flights?
Typically Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
What currency do I need in Bawshar?
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.