Driving from Riyadh to Şalālah
Şalālah lies 1,146 km (712 mi) south-east of Riyadh, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 1,398 km (869 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Riyadh | Şalālah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Oman |
| Population | 4.2 million | 163,140 |
| Elevation | 612 m (2,008 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Clocks in Şalālah are 1 h ahead of Riyadh right now, so a 17 h 29 min journey lands 18 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Şalālah
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Oman: money changes from the Rial to the Rial (OMR); sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +968; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q4676624.
Where to book car hire from Riyadh to Şalālah
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Staying in Şalālah
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Common questions
How far is Şalālah from Riyadh?
1,146 km (712 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Riyadh; by road roughly 1,398 km (869 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riyadh to Şalālah by car?
About 17 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riyadh and Şalālah?
Şalālah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Muscat against Asia/Riyadh).
What currency do I need in Şalālah?
The Rial (OMR).
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.