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Sudan · Khartoum

Khartoum North: how to get there and around

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Khartoum North is a city of 1 million people in Sudan (Khartoum), 381 m (1,250 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population1 million
Elevation381 m (1,250 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Khartoum (UTC+2 now)
CurrencyPound (SDG)
Dialling code+249
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro
Coordinates15.649, 32.535
Khartoum North

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Daylight in Khartoum North runs from about 11 h 14 min a day in late December to 13 h 6 min in late June (computed for 15.65° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Khartoum North is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,751 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Khartoum North?

Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.

How big is Khartoum North?

About 1 million people live in Khartoum North (GeoNames).

What time zone is Khartoum North in?

Africa/Khartoum, currently UTC+2.

What currency is used in Khartoum North?

The Pound (SDG). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Khartoum North?

Khartoum (11 km), Omdurman (6 km), El Obeid (371 km), Al Qadarif (355 km), Kosti (277 km).

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.