Sulţānah to Şabyā flights
Şabyā lies 875 km (544 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 1 h 52 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 | Şabyā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 946,697 | 228,375 |
| Elevation | 597 m (1,959 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | MED, 14 km out | GIZ, 28 km out |
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 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (regional) | GIZ | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,006 ft | 20 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Şabyā from Sulţānah?
875 km (544 mi) in a straight line, south of Sulţānah.
How long does it take to get from Sulţānah to Şabyā by air?
About 1 h 52 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 Şabyā?
No, both are on Asia/Riyadh at the moment.
Which airports are used for Sulţānah to Şabyā flights?
Typically Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Jizan Regional Airport / King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Airport (GIZ).
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.