Makkah to As Salţ by bus
As Salţ lies 1,248 km (775 mi) north of Makkah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,522 km (946 mi) of road.
| Makkah | As Salţ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Jordan |
| Population | 1.6 million | 107,874 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 816 m (2,677 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Amman) |
What changes when you arrive in As Salţ
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Jordan: money changes from the Rial to the Dinar (JOD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 5-15, SN 441011, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +962; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Makkah to As Salţ
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Staying in As Salţ
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Common questions
How far is As Salţ from Makkah?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, north of Makkah; by road roughly 1,522 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to As Salţ by bus?
About 22 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and As Salţ?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in As Salţ?
The Dinar (JOD).
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.