Jimma to Omdurman flights
Omdurman lies 1,005 km (625 mi) north-west of Jimma, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 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.
| Jimma | Omdurman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Sudan |
| Population | 250,900 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 1,719 m (5,640 ft) | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | JIM, 2 km out | KRT, 10 km out |
Clocks in Omdurman are 1 h behind Jimma right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Omdurman
Crossing from Ethiopia into Sudan: money changes from the Birr to the Pound (SDG); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro; the dialling code becomes +249; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Jimma
Jimma is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jimma Airport (JIM), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, whose 10,236-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body 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 Jimma?
1,005 km (625 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Jimma.
How long does it take to get from Jimma to Omdurman by air?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jimma and Omdurman?
Omdurman is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Africa/Addis_Ababa).
Which airports are used for Jimma to Omdurman flights?
Typically Jimma Airport (JIM) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
What currency do I need in Omdurman?
The Pound (SDG).
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.