Alexandria to Al Fayyum flights
Al Fayyum lies 228 km (142 mi) south-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 1 h 3 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 | Al Fayyum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 5.3 million | 519,047 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | HBE, 37 km out | SPX, 89 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 Al Fayyum
Al Fayyum is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sphinx International Airport | SPX | 89 km (55 mi) | 11,975 ft | 510 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Fayyum from Alexandria?
228 km (142 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Alexandria.
How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Al Fayyum by air?
About 1 h 3 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 Al Fayyum?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Which airports are used for Alexandria to Al Fayyum flights?
Typically Alexandria International Airport (HBE) to Sphinx International Airport (SPX).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.