Sodo to Omdurman flights
Omdurman lies 1,134 km (704 mi) north-west of Sodo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 12 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.
| Sodo | Omdurman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Sudan |
| Population | 204,100 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 2,045 m (6,709 ft) | 391 m (1,283 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | AWA, 75 km out | KRT, 10 km out |
Clocks in Omdurman are 1 h behind Sodo right now, so a 2 h 12 min journey lands only 1 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Omdurman
Crossing from Ethiopia into Sudan: money changes from the Birr 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 Sodo
Sodo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Arba Minch Airport (AMH, 93 km).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khartoum International Airport | KRT | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,751 ft | 1,265 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Omdurman from Sodo?
1,134 km (704 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sodo.
How long does it take to get from Sodo to Omdurman by air?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sodo and Omdurman?
Omdurman is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Africa/Addis_Ababa).
Which airports are used for Sodo to Omdurman flights?
Typically Hawassa International Airport (AWA) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT).
What currency do I need in Omdurman?
The Pound (SDG).
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.