Al Khums to Bizerte by ferry
Bizerte lies 651 km (405 mi) north-west of Al Khums, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 651 km (405 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 19 h 44 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Al Khums | Bizerte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Tunisia |
| Population | 201,943 | 138,430 |
| Elevation | 27 m (89 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Port | Khoms | Port of Bizerte |
Clocks in Bizerte are 1 h behind Al Khums right now, so a 19 h 44 min journey lands only 18 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bizerte
Crossing from Libya into Tunisia: money changes from the Dinar to the Dinar (TND); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book ferries from Al Khums to Bizerte
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Staying in Bizerte
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Common questions
How far is Bizerte from Al Khums?
651 km (405 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Al Khums; by road roughly 795 km (494 mi).
How long does it take to get from Al Khums to Bizerte by ferry?
About 19 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Al Khums and Bizerte?
Bizerte is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Africa/Tripoli).
What currency do I need in Bizerte?
The Dinar (TND).
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.