Driving from Riyadh to Al Ain City
Al Ain City lies 916 km (569 mi) east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 13 h 59 min without stops, over roughly 1,118 km (695 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Riyadh | Al Ain City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates |
| Population | 4.2 million | 846,747 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 275 m (902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Dubai) |
Clocks in Al Ain City are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 13 h 59 min journey lands 14 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Ain City
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 Riyadh to Al Ain City
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Staying in Al Ain City
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Common questions
How far is Al Ain City from Riyadh?
916 km (569 mi) in a straight line, east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,118 km (695 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Al Ain City by car?
About 13 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Al Ain City?
Al Ain City is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Dubai against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Al Ain City?
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.