Day trip from Sirte to Al Khums
Al Khums lies 272 km (169 mi) north-west of Sirte, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 272 km (169 mi) apart, Al Khums is a realistic day trip from Sirte: about 4 h 25 min each way by road.
| Sirte | Al Khums | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Libya |
| Population | 106,705 | 201,943 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
What to see in Al Khums
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Leptis Magna.
Where to book tours and tickets in Al Khums
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Staying in Al Khums
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Common questions
How far is Al Khums from Sirte?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sirte; by road roughly 332 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sirte to Al Khums 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 Sirte and Al Khums?
No, both are on Africa/Tripoli 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.