Sakiet ez Zit to Tripoli flights
Tripoli lies 309 km (192 mi) south-east of Sakiet ez Zit, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 9 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.
| Sakiet ez Zit | Tripoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Libya |
| Population | 100,000 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
| Nearest large airport | SFA, 11 km out | MJI, 9 km out |
Clocks in Tripoli are 1 h ahead of Sakiet ez Zit right now, so a 1 h 9 min journey lands 2 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tripoli
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 Sakiet ez Zit
Sakiet ez Zit is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in 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.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitiga International Airport | MJI | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,155 ft | 36 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tripoli from Sakiet ez Zit?
309 km (192 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sakiet ez Zit.
How long does it take to get from Sakiet ez Zit to Tripoli by air?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sakiet ez Zit and Tripoli?
Tripoli is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Tripoli against Africa/Tunis).
Which airports are used for Sakiet ez Zit to Tripoli flights?
Typically Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) to Mitiga International Airport (MJI).
What currency do I need in Tripoli?
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.