Distance from Cairo to Tunis

About This Route

2,088 km is the great-circle distance between the two city centres, calculated with the haversine formula. Flight paths are usually somewhat longer because aircraft follow air-traffic routes, and airports are not in the city centres. From Cairo, Tunis lies to the northwest.

Flights

EgyptAir and Tunisair fly nonstop between Cairo and Tunis–Carthage; the flight takes about 3 hours.

The flight time shown (3 h 05 min) assumes a nonstop flight at an average of 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Airports: Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN).

By Road and Land Borders

The coastal road via Libya (Salloum border into Libya, then Benghazi, Sirte and Tripoli to the Ras Ajdir border with Tunisia) is about 2,300 km. Libya's security situation and restrictions on foreign travellers make this route impractical; almost everyone flies.

About Cairo, Egypt

Egypt's capital, on the Nile just south of the delta, and one of the largest urban areas in Africa and the Middle East. Egypt is also building a New Administrative Capital east of the city, to which ministries have been moving.

About Tunis, Tunisia

Tunisia's capital, on the Gulf of Tunis beside the ruins of ancient Carthage. Its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the airport is only about 8 km from the centre.

Practical Tips

• Time: Tunis is 1 hour behind Cairo while Egypt is on standard time (UTC+2, roughly November to April); from late April to late October Egypt uses summer time (UTC+3), which changes the difference by one hour.
• Currency: Cairo uses the Egyptian pound (EGP); Tunis uses the Tunisian dinar (TND).
• Visas: Entry rules between Egypt and Tunisia depend on your nationality; check our visa requirements tool and official sources before travelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Cairo from Tunis?

Cairo is 2,088 km (1,297 miles) from Tunis in a straight line. By road the distance is about 2,300 km via Libya.

How long is the flight from Cairo to Tunis?

A nonstop flight takes about 3 h 05 min, based on 2,088 km at an average 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off, climb and landing. Scheduled times vary with winds and routing.

Can you travel from Cairo to Tunis by road?

The coastal road via Libya is about 2,300 km, using the Salloum and Ras Ajdir border crossings, but Libya's security situation makes it impractical for most travellers.

What is the time difference between Cairo and Tunis?

Tunis is 1 hour behind Cairo while Egypt is on standard time (UTC+2, roughly November to April); from late April to late October Egypt uses summer time (UTC+3), which changes the difference by one hour.