Omdurman to Sulţānah flights
Sulţānah lies 1,232 km (765 mi) north-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 20 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 | Sulţānah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 946,697 |
| Elevation | 391 m (1,283 ft) | 597 m (1,959 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | KRT, 10 km out | MED, 14 km out |
Clocks in Sulţānah are 1 h ahead of Omdurman right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sulţānah
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 Sulţānah
Sulţānah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,222-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport | MED | 14 km (9 mi) | 14,222 ft | 2,151 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sulţānah from Omdurman?
1,232 km (765 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Omdurman.
How long does it take to get from Omdurman to Sulţānah by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Sulţānah?
Sulţānah is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Africa/Khartoum).
Which airports are used for Omdurman to Sulţānah flights?
Typically Khartoum International Airport (KRT) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What currency do I need in Sulţānah?
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.