ELF to KRT: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) to Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is 808 km (502 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 30m, heading east. The distance is the same in either direction (KRT to ELF).
How far is it from El Fasher to Khartoum?
The great-circle distance between El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is 808 km (502 mi, 436 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ELF to KRT?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 30m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KRT is roughly east of ELF.
How is the ELF to KRT route written in code?
The pair is written ELF-KRT in IATA codes and HSFS-HSSK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. El Fasher Airport is ELF (HSFS), Khartoum International Airport is KRT (HSSK).
| ELF | KRT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | El Fasher Airport | Khartoum International Airport |
| ICAO code | HSFS | HSSK |
| Country | Sudan | Sudan |
| Elevation | 2,393 ft | 1,265 ft |
| Rank by connections | #2215 | #371 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KRT sits 1,128 ft (344 m) lower than ELF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ELF to KRT
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J4 | ALAK | - | - | Active |
| SD | Sudan Airways | SUD | Sudanair | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is El Fasher from Khartoum?
El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Khartoum International Airport (KRT) are 808 km (502 mi, 436 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ELF to KRT?
A typical nonstop flight between ELF and KRT takes about 1h 30m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KRT from ELF?
Khartoum International Airport (KRT) lies roughly east of El Fasher Airport (ELF).
Which airlines fly ELF to KRT?
2 airlines appear on the ELF-KRT route in the open dataset, including ALAK, Sudan Airways.
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