Sfax to Al Khums by ferry
Al Khums lies 399 km (248 mi) south-east of Sfax, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 399 km (248 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 5 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Sfax | Al Khums | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tunisia | Libya |
| Population | 280,566 | 201,943 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
| Port | Port of Sfax | Khoms |
Clocks in Al Khums are 1 h ahead of Sfax right now, so a 12 h 5 min journey lands 13 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Khums
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.
Where to book ferries from Sfax to Al Khums
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Staying in Al Khums
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Common questions
How far is Al Khums from Sfax?
399 km (248 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sfax; by road roughly 486 km (302 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sfax to Al Khums by ferry?
About 12 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sfax and Al Khums?
Al Khums is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Tripoli against Africa/Tunis).
What currency do I need in Al Khums?
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.