Muscat to Musaffah flights
Musaffah lies 408 km (254 mi) west of Muscat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Muscat | Musaffah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 797,000 | 243,341 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
| Nearest large airport | MCT, 13 km out | AUH, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Musaffah
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 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.
Arriving in Musaffah
Musaffah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Zayed International Airport (AUH), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,471-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zayed International Airport | AUH | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,471 ft | 88 ft |
| Al Maktoum International Airport | DWC | 91 km (57 mi) | 14,764 ft | 114 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Musaffah from Muscat?
408 km (254 mi) in a straight line, west of Muscat.
How long does it take to get from Muscat to Musaffah by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Muscat and Musaffah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Muscat to Musaffah flights?
Typically Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Zayed International Airport (AUH); Musaffah also has DWC.
What currency do I need in Musaffah?
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.