Damascus to 6th of October City flights
6th of October City lies 644 km (400 mi) south-west of Damascus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 35 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.
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| Damascus | 6th of October City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Egypt |
| Population | 1.6 million | 368,650 |
| Elevation | 701 m (2,300 ft) | 126 m (413 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | DAM, 24 km out | SPX, 36 km out |
What changes when you arrive in 6th of October City
Crossing from Syria into Egypt: money changes from the Pound to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Airports at each end
Leaving Damascus
Damascus is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Damascus International Airport (DAM), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY, 82 km).
Arriving in 6th of October City
6th of October City is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cairo International Airport (CAI, 47 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | 47 km (29 mi) | 13,124 ft | 322 ft |
| Capital International Airport (regional) | CCE | 81 km (50 mi) | 11,980 ft | 761 ft |
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Common questions
How far is 6th of October City from Damascus?
644 km (400 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Damascus.
How long does it take to get from Damascus to 6th of October City by air?
About 1 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Damascus and 6th of October City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Damascus to 6th of October City flights?
Typically Damascus International Airport (DAM) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX); 6th of October City also has CAI, CCE.
What currency do I need in 6th of October City?
The Pound (EGP).
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.