Alexandria to Suez Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
261.4 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.2 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
26 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 Suez. 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 69% longer than the 155 nm direct line, its heading turning from west to south. Transiting the Suez Canal.

Sea distance
261.4 nm (484 km)
Direct line
154.8 nm69% longer
Great-circle bearing
118° (east-southeast)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
1.8° × 2.8°
Crossing
Domestic · Same region
Transits
  1. Suez Canal
From
Alexandria (Egypt) 31.2001, 29.9187
To
Suez (Egypt) 29.9668, 32.5498
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.2 days
8 kn33 hours
10 kn26 hours
12 kn22 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 Alexandria to Suez Route

The maritime route from Alexandria to Suez is a overnight offshore domestic passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

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

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore domestic crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, 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 domestic 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 domestic route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Alexandria to Suez by sea?

The sea distance from Alexandria to Suez is approximately 261.4 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

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

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 261.4 nautical miles typically takes 1.1 days – 2.2 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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