Flights to El Fasher
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
El Fasher is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Fasher Airport (ELF), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,744 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Fasher Airport (regional) | ELF | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,744 ft | 2,393 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,744 ft, ELF handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 2,393 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from El Fasher
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Fasher to Khartoum | Sudan | 802 km (498 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| El Fasher to Omdurman | Sudan | 799 km (496 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| El Fasher to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| El Fasher to N'Djamena | Chad | 1,130 km (702 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| El Fasher to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 1,337 km (831 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| El Fasher to Khartoum North | Sudan | 805 km (500 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| El Fasher to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,272 km (790 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| El Fasher to Nyala | Sudan | 183 km (114 mi) | about 59 min |
| El Fasher to Asmara | Eritrea | 1,474 km (916 mi) | about 2 h 38 min |
| El Fasher to Port Sudan | Sudan | 1,428 km (887 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| El Fasher to Gonder | Ethiopia | 1,317 km (818 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| El Fasher to Yola | Nigeria | 1,486 km (923 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| El Fasher to Juba | South Sudan | 1,191 km (740 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| El Fasher to Kom Ombo | Egypt | 1,446 km (898 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| El Fasher to Kassala | Sudan | 1,206 km (750 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| El Fasher to Bunia | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,446 km (899 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| El Fasher to El Obeid | Sudan | 529 km (329 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| El Fasher to Aswān | Egypt | 1,408 km (875 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| El Fasher to Bahir Dar | Ethiopia | 1,326 km (824 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| El Fasher to Bimbo | Central African Republic | 1,290 km (802 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| El Fasher to Maroua | Cameroon | 1,246 km (774 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| El Fasher to Bégoua | Central African Republic | 1,265 km (786 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| El Fasher to Guangzhou | China | 9,207 km (5,721 mi) | about 12 h 33 min |
| El Fasher to Shenzhen | China | 9,303 km (5,780 mi) | about 12 h 41 min |
| El Fasher to Lagos | Nigeria | 2,531 km (1,572 mi) | about 4 h |
| El Fasher to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,796 km (5,466 mi) | about 12 h 2 min |
| El Fasher to Mumbai | India | 5,093 km (3,165 mi) | about 7 h 17 min |
| El Fasher to Mexico City | Mexico | 12,913 km (8,024 mi) | about 17 h 18 min |
| El Fasher to Karachi | Pakistan | 4,529 km (2,814 mi) | about 6 h 33 min |
| El Fasher to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 6,890 km (4,282 mi) | about 9 h 35 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for El Fasher?
El Fasher Airport (ELF) is the closest large airport at 3 km (2 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is ELF from El Fasher city centre?
3 km (2 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to El Fasher on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.