Khartoum International Airport is a large airport serving Khartoum, Sudan. Its IATA code is KRT and its ICAO code is HSSK. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,265 ft (386 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 9,751 ft (2,972 m) long. Local time follows the Africa/Khartoum time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KRT
- ICAO code
- HSSK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,265 ft (386 m)
- Coordinates
- 15.5895, 32.5532
- Time zone
- Africa/Khartoum
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 9,751 ft · 2,972 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Khartoum International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EBD El-Obeid Airport | El-Obeid, Sudan | 369 km · 229 mi |
| KSL Kassala Airport | Kassala, Sudan | 405 km · 252 mi |
| DOG Dongola Airport | Dongola, Sudan | 456 km · 283 mi |
| HUE Humera Airport | Akwi, Ethiopia | 505 km · 314 mi |
| GDQ Gondar Airport | Azezo, Ethiopia | 627 km · 390 mi |
| PZU Port Sudan New International Airport | Port Sudan, Sudan | 655 km · 407 mi |
| ASO Asosa Airport | Asosa, Ethiopia | 657 km · 408 mi |
| BJR Bahir Dar Airport | Bahir Dar, Ethiopia | 679 km · 422 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KRT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DXB Dubai | 2,604 | 1,618 | 1,406 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 2,880 | 1,789 | 1,555 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,396 | 2,731 | 2,374 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 4,604 | 2,861 | 2,486 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 4,663 | 2,898 | 2,518 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,780 | 2,970 | 2,581 | View route |
| LHR London | 4,947 | 3,074 | 2,671 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,981 | 4,959 | 4,309 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 8,401 | 5,220 | 4,536 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,616 | 5,975 | 5,192 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,202 | 6,339 | 5,509 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 10,492 | 6,519 | 5,665 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,388 | 7,076 | 6,149 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,446 | 8,355 | 7,260 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,588 | 8,443 | 7,337 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 13,707 | 8,517 | 7,401 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | Khartoum Approach | 124.700 |
| EMR | FIRE | 121.900 |
| North Area | North Sector | 125.400 |
| South Area | South Sector | 127.300 |
| TWR | Khartoum Tower | 119.200 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Khartoum International Airport?
The IATA code of Khartoum International Airport is KRT and its ICAO code is HSSK.
Where is Khartoum International Airport located?
Khartoum International Airport is in Khartoum, Khartoum State, Sudan, at 15.5895, 32.5532.
What time zone is Khartoum International Airport in?
Khartoum International Airport uses the IANA time zone Africa/Khartoum. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Khartoum International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 9,751 ft (2,972 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Khartoum International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is El-Obeid Airport (EBD), about 369 km (229 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.