Driving from Makkah to Warīsān
Warīsān lies 1,644 km (1,021 mi) east of Makkah, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 2,005 km (1,246 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Makkah | Warīsān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 1.6 million | 108,759 |
| Elevation | 333 m (1,093 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Warīsān are 1 h ahead of Makkah right now, so a 25 h 4 min journey lands 26 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Warīsān
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 Warīsān
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Staying in Warīsān
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Common questions
How far is Warīsān from Makkah?
1,644 km (1,021 mi) in a straight line, east of Makkah; by road roughly 2,005 km (1,246 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makkah to Warīsān by car?
About 25 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makkah and Warīsān?
Warīsān is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Warīsān?
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.