Khartoum to El Obeid flights
El Obeid lies 363 km (225 mi) south-west of Khartoum, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 13 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.
| Khartoum | El Obeid | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Population | 2 million | 393,311 |
| Elevation | 381 m (1,250 ft) | 573 m (1,880 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) | UTC+2 (Africa/Khartoum) |
| Nearest large airport | KRT, 5 km out | EBD, 4 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Khartoum
Khartoum is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Khartoum International Airport (KRT), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,751 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in El Obeid
El Obeid is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El-Obeid Airport (regional) | EBD | 4 km (2 mi) | 9,843 ft | 1,927 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Obeid from Khartoum?
363 km (225 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Khartoum.
How long does it take to get from Khartoum to El Obeid by air?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Khartoum and El Obeid?
No, both are on Africa/Khartoum at the moment.
Which airports are used for Khartoum to El Obeid flights?
Typically Khartoum International Airport (KRT) to El-Obeid Airport (EBD).
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.