Omdurman to Ibb flights
Ibb lies 1,272 km (790 mi) east of Omdurman, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Omdurman | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Yemen |
| Population | 1.8 million | 771,514 |
| Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft) | 1,931 m (6,335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) |
| Nearest large airport | KRT, 10 km out | TAI, 32 km out |
Clocks in Ibb are 1 h ahead of Omdurman right now, so a 2 h 23 min journey lands 3 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ibb
Crossing from 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 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.
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 Omdurman?
1,272 km (790 mi) in a straight line, east of Omdurman.
How long does it take to get from Omdurman to Ibb by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Omdurman and Ibb?
Ibb is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Aden against Africa/Khartoum).
Which airports are used for Omdurman to Ibb flights?
Typically Khartoum International Airport (KRT) 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.