Sohar to Muscat flights
Muscat lies 192 km (119 mi) south-east of Sohar, 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.
| Sohar | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Population | 108,274 | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
| Nearest large airport | OHS, 10 km out | MCT, 13 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
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 Sohar?
192 km (119 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sohar.
How long does it take to get from Sohar to Muscat 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 Sohar and Muscat?
No, both are on Asia/Muscat at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sohar to Muscat flights?
Typically Suhar International Airport (OHS) to Muscat International Airport (MCT).
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 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.