Driving from Makkah to Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah lies 1,711 km (1,063 mi) east of Makkah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 2,087 km (1,297 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Makkah | Ras Al Khaimah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.6 million | 351,943 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Ras Al Khaimah are 1 h ahead of Makkah right now, so a 26 h 5 min journey lands 27 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ras Al Khaimah
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.
Where to book car hire from Makkah to Ras Al Khaimah
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Staying in Ras Al Khaimah
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Common questions
How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Makkah?
1,711 km (1,063 mi) in a straight line, east of Makkah; by road roughly 2,087 km (1,297 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Ras Al Khaimah by car?
About 26 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Ras Al Khaimah?
Ras Al Khaimah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Ras Al Khaimah?
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.