Alexandria to Abū Kabīr flights
Abū Kabīr lies 176 km (109 mi) east of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 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.
| Alexandria | Abū Kabīr | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 5.3 million | 154,466 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | HBE, 37 km out | CAI, 73 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Alexandria
Alexandria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Alexandria International Airport (HBE), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,156-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Abū Kabīr
Abū Kabīr is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Port Said International Airport (PSD, 82 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 75 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 73 km (45 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,707 ft | 10 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 75 km (47 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Abū Kabīr from Alexandria?
176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, east of Alexandria.
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Abū Kabīr by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alexandria and Abū Kabīr?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Alexandria to Abū Kabīr flights?
Typically Alexandria International Airport (HBE) to Cairo International Airport (CAI); Abū Kabīr also has PSD, CCE.
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.