Day trip from Cairo to Arīsh
Arīsh lies 271 km (169 mi) north-east of Cairo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 271 km (169 mi) apart, Arīsh is a realistic day trip from Cairo: about 4 h 25 min each way by road.
| Cairo | Arīsh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Egypt | Egypt |
| Population | 9.6 million | 199,243 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
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Staying in Arīsh
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Common questions
How far is Arīsh from Cairo?
271 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Cairo; by road roughly 331 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cairo to Arīsh by road?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cairo and Arīsh?
No, both are on Africa/Cairo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.