Tripoli to Sousse flights
Sousse lies 402 km (250 mi) north-west of Tripoli, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 16 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.
| Tripoli | Sousse | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Tunisia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 221,715 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | MJI, 9 km out | MIR, 13 km out |
Clocks in Sousse are 1 h behind Tripoli right now, so a 1 h 16 min journey lands only 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sousse
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 Tripoli
Tripoli is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mitiga International Airport (MJI), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sousse
Sousse is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,678 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (NBE, 33 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (regional) | MIR | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,678 ft | 9 ft |
| Enfidha - Hammamet International Airport (regional) | NBE | 33 km (21 mi) | 10,827 ft | 21 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sousse from Tripoli?
402 km (250 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tripoli.
How long does it take to get from Tripoli to Sousse by air?
About 1 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tripoli and Sousse?
Sousse is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tunis against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Tripoli to Sousse flights?
Typically Mitiga International Airport (MJI) to Monastir Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR); Sousse also has NBE.
What currency do I need in Sousse?
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.