Addis Ababa to Port Sudan flights
Port Sudan lies 1,189 km (739 mi) north of Addis Ababa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 16 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Addis Ababa | Port Sudan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Sudan |
| Population | 3.9 million | 489,725 |
| Elevation | 2,405 m (7,890 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | ADD, 8 km out | PZU, 20 km out |
Clocks in Port Sudan are 1 h behind Addis Ababa right now, so a 2 h 16 min journey lands only 1 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Port Sudan
Crossing from Ethiopia into Sudan: money changes from the Birr to the Pound (SDG); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro; the dialling code becomes +249; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Port Sudan
Port Sudan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Sudan New International Airport | PZU | 20 km (12 mi) | 8,202 ft | 135 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port Sudan from Addis Ababa?
1,189 km (739 mi) in a straight line, north of Addis Ababa.
How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Port Sudan by air?
About 2 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Addis Ababa and Port Sudan?
Port Sudan is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Africa/Addis_Ababa).
Which airports are used for Addis Ababa to Port Sudan flights?
Typically Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU).
What currency do I need in Port Sudan?
The Pound (SDG).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.