Rustaq to Al Ain City flights
Al Ain City lies 191 km (119 mi) north-west of Rustaq, 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.
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| Rustaq | Al Ain City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 120,000 | 846,747 |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | MCT, 91 km out | AAN, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Al Ain City
Crossing from Oman 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 Rustaq
Rustaq is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Muscat International Airport (MCT), 91 km (57 mi) from the centre, whose 13,386-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Al Ain City
Al Ain City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Al Ain International Airport (AAN), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suhar International Airport (OHS, 90 km), Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Ain International Airport | AAN | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,123 ft | 869 ft |
| Suhar International Airport | OHS | 90 km (56 mi) | 13,173 ft | 20 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 99 km (62 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Ain City from Rustaq?
191 km (119 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rustaq.
How long does it take to get from Rustaq to Al Ain City 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 Rustaq and Al Ain City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rustaq to Al Ain City flights?
Typically Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Al Ain International Airport (AAN); Al Ain City also has OHS, DWC.
What currency do I need in Al Ain City?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.