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OmdurmanŞabyā

Omdurman to Şabyā flights

Şabyā lies 1,095 km (681 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 9 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.

OmdurmanŞabyā

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The two ends, side by side
OmdurmanŞabyā
CountrySudanSaudi Arabia
Population1.8 million228,375
Elevation391 m (1,283 ft)36 m (118 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum)UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh)
Nearest large airportKRT, 10 km outGIZ, 28 km out

Clocks in Şabyā are 1 h ahead of Omdurman right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands 3 h 9 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Şabyā

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 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 Şabyā

Şabyā is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Şabyā (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (regional)GIZ28 km (17 mi)10,006 ft20 ft

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Common questions

How far is Şabyā from Omdurman?

1,095 km (681 mi) in a straight line, east of Omdurman.

How long does it take to get from Omdurman to Şabyā by air?

About 2 h 9 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 Şabyā?

Şabyā is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Africa/Khartoum).

Which airports are used for Omdurman to Şabyā flights?

Typically Khartoum International Airport (KRT) to Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ).

What currency do I need in Şabyā?

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.