El Obeid to Omdurman flights
Omdurman lies 366 km (228 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 | Omdurman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 393,311 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | EBD, 4 km out | KRT, 10 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 Omdurman
Omdurman is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 10 km (6 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 | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,751 ft | 1,265 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Omdurman from El Obeid?
366 km (228 mi) in a straight line, north-east of El Obeid.
How long does it take to get from El Obeid to Omdurman 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 Omdurman?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Which airports are used for El Obeid to Omdurman flights?
Typically El-Obeid Airport (EBD) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
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.