El Fasher to Nyala flights
Nyala lies 183 km (114 mi) south of El Fasher, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| El Fasher | Nyala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 252,609 | 565,734 |
| Elevation | 748 m (2,454 ft) | 661 m (2,169 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | ELF, 3 km out | UYL, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving El Fasher
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.
Arriving in Nyala
Nyala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nyala Airport (UYL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,880 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyala Airport (regional) | UYL | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,880 ft | 2,106 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nyala from El Fasher?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south of El Fasher.
How long does it take to get from El Fasher to Nyala by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between El Fasher and Nyala?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Fasher to Nyala flights?
Typically El Fasher Airport (ELF) to Nyala Airport (UYL).
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.