Aswān to Sulţānah flights
Sulţānah lies 679 km (422 mi) east of Aswān, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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.
| Aswān | Sulţānah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 379,774 | 946,697 |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | ASW, 17 km out | MED, 14 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sulţānah
Crossing from Egypt into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Aswān
Aswān is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,161-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sulţānah
Sulţānah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,222-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | 14 km (9 mi) | 14,222 ft | 2,151 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sulţānah from Aswān?
679 km (422 mi) in a straight line, east of Aswān.
How long does it take to get from Aswān to Sulţānah by air?
About 1 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Aswān and Sulţānah?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Aswān to Sulţānah flights?
Typically Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What currency do I need in Sulţānah?
The Rial (SAR).
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.