El Obeid to Khartoum flights
Khartoum lies 363 km (225 mi) north-east of El Obeid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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 Obeid | Khartoum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 393,311 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | EBD, 4 km out | KRT, 5 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving El Obeid
El Obeid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Khartoum
Khartoum is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,751 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum International Airport | KRT | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,751 ft | 1,265 ft |
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Staying in Khartoum
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Common questions
How far is Khartoum from El Obeid?
363 km (225 mi) in a straight line, north-east of El Obeid.
How long does it take to get from El Obeid to Khartoum by air?
About 1 h 13 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 Obeid and Khartoum?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Obeid to Khartoum flights?
Typically El-Obeid Airport (EBD) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
Where can I stay in Khartoum?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Khartoum, bookable on this site.
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.