Malakal to Ibb flights
Ibb lies 1,449 km (901 mi) east of Malakal, +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.
| Malakal | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Sudan | Yemen |
| Population | 160,765 | 771,514 |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,312 ft) | 1,931 m (6,335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Juba) | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) |
| Nearest large airport | MAK, 3 km out | TAI, 32 km out |
Clocks in Ibb are 1 h ahead of Malakal 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 Ibb
Crossing from South Sudan into Yemen: money changes from the Pound to the Rial (YER); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +967; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Malakal
Malakal is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malakal International Airport (MAK), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Ibb
Ibb is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taiz International Airport (TAI), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,040-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiz International Airport (regional) | TAI | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,040 ft | 4,838 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ibb from Malakal?
1,449 km (901 mi) in a straight line, east of Malakal.
How long does it take to get from Malakal to Ibb 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 Malakal and Ibb?
Ibb is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Aden against Africa/Juba).
Which airports are used for Malakal to Ibb flights?
Typically Malakal International Airport (MAK) to Taiz International Airport (TAI).
What currency do I need in Ibb?
The Rial (YER).
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.