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Shibīn al Kawm: how to get there and around

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Shibīn al Kawm is a city of 267,945 people in Egypt (Monufia), 23 m (75 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population267,945
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
Time zoneAfrica/Cairo (UTC+3 now)
CurrencyPound (EGP)
Dialling code+20
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, Schuko
UN/LOCODEEGQUH
Coordinates30.553, 31.009
Shibīn al Kawm

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Daylight in Shibīn al Kawm runs from about 10 h 13 min a day in late December to 14 h 10 min in late June (computed for 30.55° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Shibīn al Kawm is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cairo International Airport (CAI, 62 km), Capital International Airport (CCE, 96 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Shibīn al Kawm?

Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 51 km (32 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Shibīn al Kawm?

About 267,945 people live in Shibīn al Kawm (GeoNames).

What time zone is Shibīn al Kawm in?

Africa/Cairo, currently UTC+3.

What currency is used in Shibīn al Kawm?

The Pound (EGP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Shibīn al Kawm?

Cairo (59 km), Alexandria (127 km), Giza (63 km), Shubrā al Khaymah (53 km), Port Said (147 km).

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.