Driving from Ras Al Khaimah to Sulţānah
Sulţānah lies 1,652 km (1,026 mi) west of Ras Al Khaimah, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 11 min without stops, over roughly 2,015 km (1,252 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ras Al Khaimah | Sulţānah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Arab Emirates | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 351,943 | 946,697 |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
Clocks in Sulţānah are 1 h behind Ras Al Khaimah right now, so a 25 h 11 min journey lands only 24 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sulţānah
Crossing from United Arab Emirates into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Dirham to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Where to book car hire from Ras Al Khaimah to Sulţānah
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Staying in Sulţānah
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Common questions
How far is Sulţānah from Ras Al Khaimah?
1,652 km (1,026 mi) in a straight line, west of Ras Al Khaimah; by road roughly 2,015 km (1,252 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ras Al Khaimah to Sulţānah by car?
About 25 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ras Al Khaimah and Sulţānah?
Sulţānah is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Dubai).
What currency do I need in Sulţānah?
The Rial (SAR).
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.