Dubai to Muscat Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Muscat, Oman. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
363.6 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
3 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
36 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 Dubai to Muscat. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 85% longer than the 197 nm direct line, its heading turning from north to west-southwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
363.6 nm (673.5 km)
Direct line
196.8 nm85% longer
Great-circle bearing
120° (east-southeast)
Geographic extent
2.9° × 3.8°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) 25.2769, 55.2963
To
Muscat (Oman) 23.5880, 58.3829
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn3 days
8 kn45 hours
10 kn36 hours
12 kn30 hours

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

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Dubai to Muscat Route

The maritime route from Dubai to Muscat is a overnight offshore international passage connecting two major commercial ports 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 within the same maritime region, connecting Dubai in United Arab Emirates with Muscat in Oman.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore international 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 international route within the same maritime 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 international route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Dubai to Muscat by sea?

The sea distance from Dubai to Muscat is approximately 363.6 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Middle East.

How long does it take to sail from Dubai to Muscat?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 363.6 nautical miles typically takes 1.5 days – 3 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Dubai 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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