Sulţānah to Aswān flights
Aswān lies 679 km (422 mi) west of Sulţānah, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 37 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 | Aswān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Egypt |
| Population | 946,697 | 379,774 |
| Elevation | 597 m (1,959 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | MED, 14 km out | ASW, 17 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Aswān
Crossing from Saudi Arabia into Egypt: money changes from the Rial to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Aswān
Aswān is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,161-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan International Airport | ASW | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,161 ft | 650 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aswān from Sulţānah?
679 km (422 mi) in a straight line, west of Sulţānah.
How long does it take to get from Sulţānah to Aswān by air?
About 1 h 37 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 Aswān?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sulţānah to Aswān flights?
Typically Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Aswan International Airport (ASW).
What currency do I need in Aswān?
The Pound (EGP).
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.