Tabuk to Kassala flights
Kassala lies 1,440 km (895 mi) south of Tabuk, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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.
| Tabuk | Kassala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Saudi Arabia | Sudan |
| Population | 667,000 | 401,477 |
| Elevation | 768 m (2,520 ft) | 507 m (1,663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | TUU, 6 km out | KSL, 10 km out |
Clocks in Kassala are 1 h behind Tabuk right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands only 1 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kassala
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 Tabuk
Tabuk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Kassala
Kassala is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kassala Airport (KSL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kassala Airport (regional) | KSL | 10 km (6 mi) | 8,202 ft | 1,671 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kassala from Tabuk?
1,440 km (895 mi) in a straight line, south of Tabuk.
How long does it take to get from Tabuk to Kassala by air?
About 2 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tabuk and Kassala?
Kassala is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Khartoum against Asia/Riyadh).
Which airports are used for Tabuk to Kassala flights?
Typically Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU) to Kassala Airport (KSL).
What currency do I need in Kassala?
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.