Şabyā to Khartoum flights
Khartoum lies 1,091 km (678 mi) west of Şabyā, -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.
| Şabyā | Khartoum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Sudan |
| Population | 228,375 | 2 million |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 381 m (1,250 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | GIZ, 28 km out | KRT, 5 km out |
Clocks in Khartoum are 1 h behind Şabyā right now, so a 2 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Khartoum
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Sudan: money changes from the Rial to the Pound (SDG); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro; the dialling code becomes +249; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Khartoum
Khartoum is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,751 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum International Airport | KRT | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,751 ft | 1,265 ft |
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Staying in Khartoum
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Common questions
How far is Khartoum from Şabyā?
1,091 km (678 mi) in a straight line, west of Şabyā.
How long does it take to get from Şabyā to Khartoum 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 Şabyā and Khartoum?
Khartoum is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Şabyā to Khartoum flights?
Typically Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
What currency do I need in Khartoum?
The Pound (SDG).
Where can I stay in Khartoum?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Khartoum, bookable on this site.
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.