Cairo to Al Bāb flights
Al Bāb lies 912 km (566 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 55 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.
| Cairo | Al Bāb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Syria |
| Population | 9.6 million | 130,745 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 460 m (1,509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | ALP, 33 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Al Bāb
Crossing from Egypt into Syria: money changes from the Pound to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Airports at each end
Leaving Cairo
Cairo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 34 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 57 km).
Arriving in Al Bāb
Al Bāb is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | GZT | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,842 ft | 2,315 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Bāb from Cairo?
912 km (566 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Al Bāb by air?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Al Bāb?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cairo to Al Bāb flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP); Al Bāb also has GZT.
What currency do I need in Al Bāb?
The Pound (SYP).
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.