Day trip from Rustaq to Sohar
Sohar lies 129 km (80 mi) north-west of Rustaq, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 129 km (80 mi) apart, Sohar is a realistic day trip from Rustaq: about 2 h 6 min each way by road.
| Rustaq | Sohar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Oman | Oman |
| Population | 120,000 | 108,274 |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) | UTC+4 (Asia/Muscat) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Sohar
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Staying in Sohar
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Common questions
How far is Sohar from Rustaq?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rustaq; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rustaq to Sohar by road?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rustaq and Sohar?
No, both are on Asia/Muscat at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.