Day trip from Rustaq to Muscat
Muscat lies 103 km (64 mi) east of Rustaq, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 103 km (64 mi) apart, Muscat is a realistic day trip from Rustaq: about 1 h 40 min each way by road.
| Rustaq | Muscat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Population | 120,000 | 797,000 |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Muscat
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Staying in Muscat
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat. Of the 206 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (82), and 27 are five-star. Across 107 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 205,428 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Muscat
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Common questions
How far is Muscat from Rustaq?
103 km (64 mi) in a straight line, east of Rustaq; by road roughly 125 km (78 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rustaq to Muscat by road?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rustaq and Muscat?
No, both are on Asia/Muscat at the moment.
Where can I stay in Muscat?
Our booking partner lists 302 places to stay in Muscat, bookable on this site.
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.