Jeddah, Saudi Arabia → Muscat, Oman · ✈ 2h 59min · 🚗 32h 13min
1,071 nautical miles · Time difference: +1h ahead · Direction: northeast
The distance from Jeddah to Muscat is 1,983 km (1,232 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 59min.
The straight-line distance from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Muscat, Oman is approximately 1,983 kilometers (1,232 miles or 1,071 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Muscat is located northeast of Jeddah. Jeddah is in Asia, in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, while Muscat is in Asia, in Muscat, Oman. Both cities are in Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,983 km | ~2h 59min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,578 km | ~32h 13min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~2,380 km | ~19h 50min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Jeddah to Muscat. For 1,983 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,578 km, fuel costs for driving from Jeddah to Muscat are approximately $206–$387 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Jeddah sits at 21.4858°N, 39.1925°E, while Muscat is located at 23.5880°N, 58.3829°E. The initial compass bearing from Jeddah to Muscat is 80° (E), so a great-circle flight path leaves Jeddah heading roughly E. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 2.10° and the longitude difference is 19.19°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Jeddah and Muscat is approximately 22.8241°N, 48.7140°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 992 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Muscat is roughly 1 hour ahead of Jeddah. When it is 09:00 in Jeddah, it is approximately 10:00 in Muscat. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Jeddah is a major city in Saudi Arabia with a population of approximately 4,697,000. Located in the Makkah region, it is an important hub in Asia. Jeddah is a significant metropolitan area in Saudi Arabia with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Muscat is a notable city in Oman with a population of approximately 1,421,409. Situated in the Muscat region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Muscat offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Oman.
1,983 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,983 km between Jeddah and Muscat means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 6.6 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 59min.
The straight-line distance from Jeddah to Muscat is approximately 1,983 kilometers (1,232 miles, 1,071 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 59min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 32h 13min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Muscat is approximately +1h ahead compared to Jeddah.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,578 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,983 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.