Kassala to Ha'il flights
Ha'il lies 1,449 km (900 mi) north of Kassala, +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.
| Kassala | Ha'il | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 401,477 | 605,930 |
| Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) | 1,002 m (3,287 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | KSL, 10 km out | HAS, 9 km out |
Clocks in Ha'il are 1 h ahead of Kassala 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 Ha'il
Crossing from Sudan into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kassala
Kassala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kassala Airport (KSL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ha'il
Ha'il is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hail International Airport (HAS), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 12,204-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail International Airport | HAS | 9 km (6 mi) | 12,204 ft | 3,331 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ha'il from Kassala?
1,449 km (900 mi) in a straight line, north of Kassala.
How long does it take to get from Kassala to Ha'il 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 Kassala and Ha'il?
Ha'il is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Africa/Khartoum).
Which airports are used for Kassala to Ha'il flights?
Typically Kassala Airport (KSL) to Hail International Airport (HAS).
What currency do I need in Ha'il?
The Rial (SAR).
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.