Buraydah to Sohar flights
Sohar lies 1,298 km (807 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 25 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 | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 745,353 | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Nearest large airport | ELQ, 20 km out | OHS, 10 km out |
Clocks in Sohar are 1 h ahead of Buraydah right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sohar
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 Sohar
Sohar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suhar International Airport (OHS), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,173-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fujairah International Airport (FJR, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhar International Airport | OHS | 10 km (6 mi) | 13,173 ft | 20 ft |
| Fujairah International Airport | FJR | 93 km (58 mi) | 10,007 ft | 152 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sohar from Buraydah?
1,298 km (807 mi) in a straight line, east of Buraydah.
How long does it take to get from Buraydah to Sohar by air?
About 2 h 25 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 Sohar?
Sohar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Buraydah to Sohar flights?
Typically Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport (ELQ) to Suhar International Airport (OHS); Sohar also has FJR.
What currency do I need in Sohar?
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.