Cairo to Al Bayḑā’ flights
Al Bayḑā’ lies 949 km (590 mi) west of Cairo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 58 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 Bayḑā’ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Libya |
| Population | 9.6 million | 129,439 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 631 m (2,070 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
| Nearest large airport | CAI, 15 km out | LAQ, 19 km out |
Clocks in Al Bayḑā’ are 1 h behind Cairo right now, so a 1 h 58 min journey lands only 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Bayḑā’
Crossing from Egypt into Libya: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (LYD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +218; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Bayḑā’
Al Bayḑā’ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,824-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Abraq International Airport | LAQ | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,824 ft | 2,157 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Bayḑā’ from Cairo?
949 km (590 mi) in a straight line, west of Cairo.
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Al Bayḑā’ by air?
About 1 h 58 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 Bayḑā’?
Al Bayḑā’ is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tripoli against Africa/Cairo).
Which airports are used for Cairo to Al Bayḑā’ flights?
Typically Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Al Abraq International Airport (LAQ).
What currency do I need in Al Bayḑā’?
The Dinar (LYD).
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.