Day trip from Ţarţūs to Latakia
Latakia lies 72 km (45 mi) north of Ţarţūs, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Latakia is a realistic day trip from Ţarţūs: about 1 h 10 min each way by road.
| Ţarţūs | Latakia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Syria | Syria |
| Population | 458,327 | 709,000 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Latakia
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Staying in Latakia
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Common questions
How far is Latakia from Ţarţūs?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, north of Ţarţūs; by road roughly 88 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ţarţūs to Latakia by road?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ţarţūs and Latakia?
No, both are on Asia/Damascus at the moment.
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.