Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Ain Sukhna Terminal, Egypt to Damietta, Egypt. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
169.5 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
34 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
17 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
Varies by area
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a markedly indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 43% longer than the 118 nm direct line, its heading turning from east-northeast to south. It spans two maritime regions. Transiting the Suez Canal.

Sea distance
169.5 nm (314 km)
Direct line
118.5 nm43% longer
Great-circle bearing
345° (north-northwest)
Geographic extent
2.1° × 0.9°
Crossing
Domestic · Cross-region
Transits
  1. Suez Canal
From
Ain Sukhna Terminal (Egypt) 29.5833, 32.3667
To
Damietta (Egypt) 31.4833, 31.7500
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn34 hours
8 kn21 hours
10 kn17 hours
12 kn14 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta Route

The maritime route from Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta is a day-passage within one country passage between two major harbours in the Middle East region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for extreme summer heat and strong seasonal winds — the Shamal in the Gulf, and variable winds in the Red Sea.

This route runs crossing between different maritime regions, connecting Ain Sukhna Terminal in Egypt with Damietta in Egypt.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this day-passage within one country crossing in the Middle East region, prepare for extreme summer heat and strong seasonal winds — the Shamal in the Gulf, and variable winds in the Red Sea, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Middle East region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this within one country route crossing between different maritime regions before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Middle East conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this within one country route crossing between different maritime regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta by sea?

The sea distance from Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta is approximately 169.5 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Middle East.

How long does it take to sail from Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta?

A day-passage crossing between different maritime regions crossing of 169.5 nautical miles typically takes 17 hours – 34 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Ain Sukhna Terminal to Damietta?

Conditions on this route vary by area and season, so there is no single best time that applies along its whole length. Always check current weather forecasts and sea conditions before departure.

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