HBE
Borg El Arab International Airport
Alexandria · EgyptICAO HEBA
Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) is an airport serving Alexandria, Egypt, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 30° 55' 3.7" N, 29° 41' 47.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level. With 20 direct destinations served by 17 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Africa/Cairo (GMT+3).
Destinations
20
Airlines
17
Elevation ft
177/ 54m
Africa/Cairo
GMT+3
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Airport Details
IATA Code
HBE
ICAO Code
HEBA
City
Alexandria
Country
Egypt
Elevation
177 ft
Local Time
08:39 PM (GMT+3)
Coordinates
Latitude:30.9177°
Longitude:29.6964°
Popular Routes from HBE
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JED | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | 865 mi | 2h 8m | short-haul | 355 kg | View |
| KWI | Kuwait, Kuwait | 1,100 mi | 2h 45m | medium-haul | 276 kg | View |
| RUH | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 1,116 mi | 2h 47m | medium-haul | 280 kg | View |
| ATH | Athens, Greece | 584 mi | 1h 36m | short-haul | 240 kg | View |
| CAI | Cairo, Egypt | 116 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 47 kg | View |
| DMM | Dammam, Saudi Arabia | 1,256 mi | 3h 3m | medium-haul | 315 kg | View |
| IST | Istanbul, Turkey | 716 mi | 1h 51m | short-haul | 294 kg | View |
| MED | Madinah, Saudi Arabia | 753 mi | 1h 56m | short-haul | 309 kg | View |
| SSH | Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt | 348 mi | 1h 10m | short-haul | 143 kg | View |
| TIP | Tripoli, Libya | 980 mi | 2h 31m | medium-haul | 246 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at HBE
17 active airlines serving Borg El Arab International Airport.
Aegean Airlines
A3Greece
Afriqiyah Airways
8ULibya
Air Arabia
G9United Arab Emirates
Air Arabia Egypt
E5Egypt
AlMasria Universal Airlines
UJEgypt
Egyptair
MSEgypt
Express One International
EOUnited States
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Jazeera Airways
J9Kuwait
Kuwait Airways
KUKuwait
Libyan Arab Airlines
LNLibya
Marysya Airlines
M4Russia
Nas Air
XYSaudi Arabia
Nile Air
NPEgypt
Qatar Airways
QRQatar
Saudi Arabian Airlines
SVSaudi Arabia
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Borg El Arab International Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo International Airport | CAI | Cairo | Egypt | 186 km |
| Assiut International Airport | ATZ | Asyut | Egypt | 448 km |
| Paphos International Airport | PFO | Paphos | Cyprus | 496 km |
| Sohag International Airport | HMB | Sohag | Egypt | 545 km |
| Karpathos Airport | AOK | Karpathos | Greece | 553 km |
| Kasos Airport | KSJ | Kasos | Greece | 563 km |
| Sharm El Sheikh International Airport | SSH | Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt | 560 km |
| Hurghada International Airport | HRG | Hurghada | Egypt | 576 km |
Other Airports in Egypt
Abu Simbel Airport
ABSAbu Simbel
Aswan International Airport
ASWAswan
Assiut International Airport
ATZAsyut
Cairo International Airport
CAICairo
Hurghada International Airport
HRGHurghada
Luxor International Airport
LXRLuxor
Marsa Alam International Airport
RMFMarsa Alam
Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
SSHSharm El Sheikh
Sohag International Airport
HMBSohag
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 30° 55' 3.7" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 29° 41' 47.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 30.917700
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 29.696400
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- UTC Offset
- GMT+3
- Current Local Time
- 08:39 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 177 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 54 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Borg El Arab International Airport?
The IATA code for Borg El Arab International Airport is HBE, and its ICAO code is HEBA. The airport is located in Alexandria, Egypt.
How many destinations can you fly to from HBE?
There are 20 direct destinations available from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt.
What airlines fly from HBE?
There are 17 airlines operating from HBE, including Aegean Airlines, Afriqiyah Airways, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Egypt, AlMasria Universal Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Borg El Arab International Airport in?
Borg El Arab International Airport is in the Africa/Cairo timezone (GMT+3). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Borg El Arab International Airport?
Borg El Arab International Airport sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 meters) above sea level.
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