Day trip from Az-Zuhūr to Alexandria
Alexandria lies 223 km (139 mi) west of Az-Zuhūr, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 223 km (139 mi) apart, Alexandria is a realistic day trip from Az-Zuhūr: about 3 h 38 min each way by road.
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| Az-Zuhūr | Alexandria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 266,381 | 5.3 million |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
What to see in Alexandria
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Abu Mena.
Where to book tours and tickets in Alexandria
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Staying in Alexandria
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria. Of the 243 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 29 are five-star. Across 117 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 93,347 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alexandria from Az-Zuhūr?
223 km (139 mi) in a straight line, west of Az-Zuhūr; by road roughly 273 km (169 mi).
How long does it take to get from Az-Zuhūr to Alexandria by road?
About 3 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Az-Zuhūr and Alexandria?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Alexandria?
Our booking partner lists 563 places to stay in Alexandria, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.