Sulţānah to Ādīgrat flights
Ādīgrat lies 1,136 km (706 mi) south of Sulţānah, in the same time zone. 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.
| Sulţānah | Ādīgrat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Ethiopia |
| Population | 946,697 | 121,800 |
| Elevation | 597 m (1,959 ft) | 2,451 m (8,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | MED, 14 km out | AXU, 76 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Ādīgrat
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Ethiopia: money changes from the Rial to the Birr (ETB); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Ādīgrat
Ādīgrat is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Axum Airport (AXU), 76 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axum Airport (regional) | AXU | 76 km (47 mi) | 7,874 ft | 6,959 ft |
| Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (regional) | MQX | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,811 ft | 7,396 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ādīgrat from Sulţānah?
1,136 km (706 mi) in a straight line, south of Sulţānah.
How long does it take to get from Sulţānah to Ādīgrat 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 Sulţānah and Ādīgrat?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sulţānah to Ādīgrat flights?
Typically Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Axum Airport (AXU); Ādīgrat also has MQX.
What currency do I need in Ādīgrat?
The Birr (ETB).
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.