Alexandria to Haifa Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Alexandria, Egypt to Haifa, Israel. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
338.4 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.8 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
34 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
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 Alexandria to Haifa. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 23% longer than the 276 nm direct line, its heading turning from west to southwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
338.4 nm (626.7 km)
Direct line
275.8 nm23% longer
Great-circle bearing
68° (east-northeast)
Sea area
Levantine Sea
Geographic extent
2.0° × 5.3°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Alexandria (Egypt) 31.2001, 29.9187
To
Haifa (Israel) 32.8184, 34.9885
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.8 days
8 kn42 hours
10 kn34 hours
12 kn28 hours

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

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Alexandria to Haifa Route

The maritime route from Alexandria to Haifa is a overnight offshore international passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Alexandria in Egypt with Haifa in Israel.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a overnight offshore route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a overnight offshore passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Alexandria to Haifa by sea?

The sea distance from Alexandria to Haifa is approximately 338.4 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Alexandria to Haifa?

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 338.4 nautical miles typically takes 1.4 days – 2.8 days, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Alexandria to Haifa?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect variable seasonal winds, with the Etesian (Meltemi) reaching down from the Aegean in summer outside that window.

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