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Distance from Benghazi to Zliten

518km
1 h 23 minby plane
8 h 38 min🚗 by car
11 h 14 min🚌 by bus

Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.

BenghaziBenghazi0 m

Benghazi is the second-largest city in Libya as well as the largest city in Cyrenaica, with an estimated population of 859,000 in 2023. Located on the Gulf of Sidra in the Mediterranean, Benghazi is also a major seaport.

ZlitenZliten0 m

Zliten It is a city in the Murqub District of Libya, with a predominantly Arab population of around 203,790 as of 2025. The city lies approximately 175 km east of Tripoli.

Frequently asked questions

How many kilometres from Benghazi to Zliten?

It is 518 km in a straight line from Benghazi to Zliten. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.

How long is the flight from Benghazi to Zliten?

A direct flight takes about 1 h 23 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.

How long is the drive from Benghazi to Zliten?

Around 8 h 38 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.

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