Benghazi to Al Khums flights
Al Khums lies 548 km (341 mi) west of Benghazi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 27 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.
| Benghazi | Al Khums | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Libya |
| Population | 757,490 | 201,943 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
| Nearest large airport | BEN, 19 km out | MJI, 95 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Benghazi
Benghazi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Benina International Airport (BEN), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,732-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Al Khums
Al Khums is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitiga International Airport | MJI | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,155 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Khums from Benghazi?
548 km (341 mi) in a straight line, west of Benghazi.
How long does it take to get from Benghazi to Al Khums by air?
About 1 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benghazi and Al Khums?
No, both are on Africa/Tripoli at the moment.
Which airports are used for Benghazi to Al Khums flights?
Typically Benina International Airport (BEN) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI).
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.