Muscat to Sohar flights
Sohar lies 192 km (119 mi) north-west of Muscat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| 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) |
| Nearest large airport | MCT, 13 km out | OHS, 10 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Muscat
Muscat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Muscat?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Muscat.
How long does it take to get from Muscat to Sohar by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. 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.
Which airports are used for Muscat to Sohar flights?
Typically Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Suhar International Airport (OHS); Sohar also has FJR.
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.