El Obeid to Nansana flights
Nansana lies 1,448 km (900 mi) south of El Obeid, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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 | Nansana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Uganda |
| Population | 393,311 | 532,800 |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | 1,218 m (3,996 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+3 (Africa/Kampala) |
| Nearest large airport | EBD, 4 km out | EBB, 37 km out |
Clocks in Nansana are 1 h ahead of El Obeid right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nansana
Crossing from Sudan into Uganda: money changes from the Pound to the Shilling (UGX); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +256; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Nansana
Nansana is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Entebbe International Airport (EBB), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entebbe International Airport | EBB | 37 km (23 mi) | 12,000 ft | 3,782 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Nansana from El Obeid?
1,448 km (900 mi) in a straight line, south of El Obeid.
How long does it take to get from El Obeid to Nansana by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Nansana?
Nansana is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Kampala against Africa/Khartoum).
Which airports are used for El Obeid to Nansana flights?
Typically El-Obeid Airport (EBD) to Entebbe International Airport (EBB).
What currency do I need in Nansana?
The Shilling (UGX).
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.