Riyadh to Musaffah flights
Musaffah lies 786 km (488 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 45 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.
| Riyadh | Musaffah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 4.2 million | 243,341 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | AUH, 19 km out |
Clocks in Musaffah are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Musaffah
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into United Arab Emirates: money changes from the Rial to the Dirham (AED); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +971; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Airports at each end
Leaving Riyadh
Riyadh is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is King Khalid International Airport (RUH), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 13,796-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Musaffah
Musaffah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,471 ft | 88 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 91 km (57 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Musaffah from Riyadh?
786 km (488 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Musaffah by air?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Musaffah?
Musaffah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Musaffah flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Zayed International Airport (AUH); Musaffah also has DWC.
What currency do I need in Musaffah?
The Dirham (AED).
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.