Benghazi to Kairouan flights
Kairouan lies 1,001 km (622 mi) north-west of Benghazi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 2 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 | Kairouan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Tunisia |
| Population | 757,490 | 139,070 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 65 m (213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | BEN, 19 km out | NBE, 54 km out |
Clocks in Kairouan are 1 h behind Benghazi right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands only 1 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kairouan
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.
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 Kairouan
Kairouan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE), 54 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR, 60 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (regional) | NBE | 54 km (34 mi) | 10,827 ft | 21 ft |
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (regional) | MIR | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,678 ft | 9 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kairouan from Benghazi?
1,001 km (622 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Benghazi.
How long does it take to get from Benghazi to Kairouan by air?
About 2 h 2 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 Kairouan?
Kairouan is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Benghazi to Kairouan flights?
Typically Benina International Airport (BEN) to Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE); Kairouan also has MIR.
What currency do I need in Kairouan?
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.