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Russian Helicopter Wreck
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Before you go
7 facts, each with its source- Time needed 1–2 hours Source: editor · category default
- Best season October–April Source: editor · category default
- Difficulty Easy — uneven ground and low doorways Source: editor · category default
- Family friendly Yes Source: editor · category default
- Drones Permission required from CAA Oman — approvals have been suspended at times in 2026, so confirm the current position before you travel Source: official · national rule · Civil Aviation Authority (CAA Oman) · checked 2026-09-05
- Dress Oman expects shoulders and knees covered in public. Many of these sites are still lived in. Source: editor · category default
- Elevation 7 m Source: srtm · NASA SRTM 30 m model
Not confirmed for this place: 4x4 needed · Entry fee · Opening hours · Facilities · Wheelchair. Know one of these? Tell us →
Safety notes
- Respect the site: no climbing on walls, no removing stones or artefacts, and modest dress at religious buildings.
Editor notes, reviewed 2026-09-02
How far is it?
- 1 h 55 mfrom Salalah Airport (SLL) · 149 km
- 1 h 53 mfrom Salalah · 149 km
- 9 h 36 mfrom Duqm · 834 km
Road distance and driving time from OpenStreetMap routing, without traffic. Mountain tracks are often slower than the router thinks.
When to go
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ComfortableToo hotKhareef
Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
Source: editor · category default · 2026-09-02. Category default set by the editor — a verified per-place season replaces it.
About & Sources Russian Helicopter Wreck
Russian Helicopter Wreck is a heritage site in Dhofar & Salalah, Oman. Entry fee, opening hours and vehicle requirements have not yet been verified for this page — the fact box says so plainly rather than guessing, so check locally before you go. For this kind of place the comfortable season is typically October–April; in Dhofar the khareef months are a season of their own. Nearby: Old giant Baobab tree viewpoint, Wadi Sayq and rakhyout.
At a glance
- Heritage Sites · Dhofar & Salalah
- Season: October–April (editor default)
- 1 open-data source · verified not yet
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Russian Helicopter Wreck?
Typically October–April for heritage sites. Khareef (monsoon) turns Dhofar green from roughly late June to early September — its own peak season.
How long do I need at Russian Helicopter Wreck?
1–2 hours (guidance for this category).
How high is Russian Helicopter Wreck?
About 7 m above sea level (source: srtm).
Where is Russian Helicopter Wreck?
In Dhofar & Salalah (OM-ZU), Oman, at 16.7044, 53.2476 — near Old giant Baobab tree viewpoint, Wadi Sayq and rakhyout.
Who can take you there
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