Bandar Abbas to Muscat Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Bandar Abbas, Iran to Muscat, Oman. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
295 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.5 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
29 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
October-April
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Bandar Abbas to Muscat. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 21% longer than the 244 nm direct line, its heading turning from south-southeast to west-southwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
295 nm (546.3 km)
Direct line
244.3 nm21% longer
Great-circle bearing
152° (south-southeast)
Geographic extent
3.6° × 2.7°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Bandar Abbas (Iran) 27.1865, 56.2808
To
Muscat (Oman) 23.5880, 58.3829
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.5 days
8 kn37 hours
10 kn29 hours
12 kn25 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Bandar Abbas to Muscat Route

The maritime route from Bandar Abbas to Muscat is a overnight offshore cross-border passage between two major harbours in the Middle East region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for extreme summer heat and strong seasonal winds — the Shamal in the Gulf, and variable winds in the Red Sea.

This route runs between neighbouring ports of the same region, connecting Bandar Abbas in Iran with Muscat in Oman.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore cross-border crossing in the Middle East region, prepare for extreme summer heat and strong seasonal winds — the Shamal in the Gulf, and variable winds in the Red Sea, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Middle East region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Middle East conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this cross-border route between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Bandar Abbas to Muscat by sea?

The sea distance from Bandar Abbas to Muscat is approximately 295 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Middle East.

How long does it take to sail from Bandar Abbas to Muscat?

A overnight offshore between neighbouring ports of the same region crossing of 295 nautical miles typically takes 1.2 days – 2.5 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Bandar Abbas to Muscat?

The best time for this route in Middle East is October-April, when conditions are most favourable; expect extreme summer heat and strong seasonal winds — the Shamal in the Gulf, and variable winds in the Red Sea outside that window.

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