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Nearest Airport to Tanta: closest airports & distances
The nearest airport to Tanta is Birma Air Base, about 8.3 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 76 km away.
Closest airport
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Birma Air Base
8.3 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car
Closest international
SPX
Sphinx International Airport
76 km · 47 mi · ~1 h 22 min by car
Airports near Tanta
- 1 — 8.3 km5 mi · ~9 min
- 2 — 26 km16 mi · ~28 min
- 3 — 46 km28 mi · ~49 min
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Gebel El Basur Air Base— 50 km31 mi · ~54 minMarkaz Ad Delingat, Egypt · Regional · no scheduled flights
Airports in Egypt
- 5 — 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
- 6 HECW 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
- 7 SPX 76 km47 mi · ~1 h 22 min
- 8 — 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 22 min
- 9 — 78 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
- 10 CAI 84 km52 mi · ~1 h 30 min
Small airfields nearby
- Al Battikh Airfield62 km
- Inshas Air Base66 km
- El Sheikh Gebeil Airport67 km
Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Tanta; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
What is the nearest airport to Tanta?
The nearest airport to Tanta is Birma Air Base, about 8.3 km (5 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), 76 km away.
Which international airport is closest to Tanta?
Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is 76 km from Tanta in a straight line — roughly 1 h 22 min by car.
What other airports are near Tanta?
Quesna Airport — 26 km, Al Mansurah Airbase — 46 km and Gebel El Basur Air Base — 50 km.
How long does it take to get from Tanta to Birma Air Base?
About 9 min by car for the 8.3 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.