Riyadh to Muscat flights
Muscat lies 1,192 km (741 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 2 h 17 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 | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 4.2 million | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Nearest large airport | RUH, 30 km out | MCT, 13 km out |
Clocks in Muscat are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 2 h 17 min journey lands 3 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Muscat
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 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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International Airport | MCT | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,386 ft | 48 ft |
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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.
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Common questions
How far is Muscat from Riyadh?
1,192 km (741 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh.
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Muscat by air?
About 2 h 17 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 Muscat?
Muscat is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Riyadh to Muscat flights?
Typically King Khalid International Airport (RUH) to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
What currency do I need in Muscat?
The Rial (OMR).
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 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.