Kairouan to Benghazi flights
Benghazi lies 1,001 km (622 mi) east of Kairouan, +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.
| Kairouan | Benghazi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Libya |
| Population | 139,070 | 757,490 |
| Elevation | 65 m (213 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
| Nearest large airport | NBE, 54 km out | BEN, 19 km out |
Clocks in Benghazi are 1 h ahead of Kairouan right now, so a 2 h 2 min journey lands 3 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Benghazi
Crossing from Tunisia into Libya: money changes from the Dinar 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 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).
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benina International Airport | BEN | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,732 ft | 433 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Benghazi from Kairouan?
1,001 km (622 mi) in a straight line, east of Kairouan.
How long does it take to get from Kairouan to Benghazi 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 Kairouan and Benghazi?
Benghazi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Tripoli against Africa/Tunis).
Which airports are used for Kairouan to Benghazi flights?
Typically Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE) to Benina International Airport (BEN).
What currency do I need in Benghazi?
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 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.