Alexandria to Port Said Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
180.1 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
36 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
18 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 Port Said. 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 48% longer than the 121 nm direct line, its heading turning from west to southwest.

Sea distance
180.1 nm (333.6 km)
Direct line
121.5 nm48% longer
Great-circle bearing
88° (east)
Sea area
Levantine Sea
Geographic extent
0.5° × 2.6°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
From
Alexandria (Egypt) 31.2001, 29.9187
To
Port Said (Egypt) 31.2565, 32.2841
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn36 hours
8 kn23 hours
10 kn18 hours
12 kn15 hours

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

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Alexandria to Port Said Route

Linking Alexandria and Port Said, this single-day crossing within one country crossing between two major harbours sits in the Mediterranean region — a passage shaped by warm, generally light summers eased by the Etesian flow, with more changeable winters.

The lane links Alexandria (Egypt) and Port Said (Egypt), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

  • •A single-day crossing within one country passage in the Mediterranean region typically requires planning for warm, generally light summers eased by the Etesian flow, with more changeable winters.
  • •A single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
  • •Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this within one country crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, since rules vary by port.
  • •Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.
  • •Documentation requirements differ for within one country passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Alexandria to Port Said by sea?

Approximately 180.1 nautical miles separate Alexandria and Port Said by sea, making this a single-day crossing leg in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Alexandria to Port Said?

Expect about 18 hours – 36 hours for a single-day crossing run of 180.1 nautical miles between neighbouring ports of the same region.

What's the best time to sail from Alexandria to Port Said?

Peak sailing season here is May-October; year-round, Mediterranean routes contend with warm, generally light summers eased by the Etesian flow, with more changeable winters.

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