Alexandria to Girga flights
Girga lies 574 km (357 mi) south of Alexandria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 29 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 | Girga | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 5.3 million | 151,256 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 78 m (256 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | HBE, 37 km out | HMB, 15 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 Girga
Girga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Suhaj International Airport (HMB), 15 km (9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suhaj International Airport | HMB | 15 km (9 mi) | 9,843 ft | 322 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Girga from Alexandria?
574 km (357 mi) in a straight line, south of Alexandria.
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Girga by air?
About 1 h 29 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 Girga?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Alexandria to Girga flights?
Typically Alexandria International Airport (HBE) to Suhaj International Airport (HMB).
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.