# Kellis, Egypt: what it is and when to go

> Kellis is an archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Dakhla (إسمنت الخراب). Interests: History. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 25. It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/kellis/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Dakhla · History
- **Local name:** إسمنت الخراب
- **Where:** Egypt
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Nearest airport:** LXR Luxor, 363 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 25.517, 29.09511

## What it is and where

Kellis is an archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Dakhla (إسمنت الخراب). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 25.517, 29.09511; the nearest main airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR, Luxor), 363 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=25.517002%2C29.095113)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.517002%2C29.095113)

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/) places in Egypt. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Kellis is **October to April**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 34 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 08 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 36 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 15 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 35 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 27 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 54 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 08 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 23 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 44 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 25 |

In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 25. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Egypt

To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Egypt checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- ['Ain el-Gedida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/ain-el-gedida/): Late Antique Site in Egypt's Western Desert · 5.6 km
- [Mastaba of Khentika](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/mastaba-of-khentika/): Mastaba tomb at Qila ad-Babba near Balat in ad-Dakhla depression, Egypt · 19 km
- [Qila' el-Dabba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/qila-el-dabba/): Archaeological site of Qila' el-Dabba in the el-Dakhla depression, Egypt · 19 km
- [Deir Abu Matta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/deir-abu-matta/): Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Dakhla · 20 km
- [Ain Asil](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/ain-asil/): Archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Dakhla · 20 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Egypt guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

## More in Egypt: History

- [Great Pyramid of Giza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramide-de-keops/): oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis; one of the seven ancient wonders of the world
- [Lighthouse of Alexandria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/lighthouse-of-alexandria/): lighthouse in Egypt, built in the 3rd century BC and destroyed in the Middle Ages
- [Giza pyramid complex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramides-de-guiza/): archaeological site on the Giza Plateau, Egypt
- [Abu Simbel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/templos-de-abu-simbel/): UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- [Great Sphinx of Giza](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/gran-esfinge-de-guiza/): ancient Egyptian monumental sculpture
- [Memphis, Egypt](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/memphis/): ancient capital of Egypt

Every Egypt place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Kellis?

It is an archaeological site in the Egyptian depression of el-Dakhla (إسمنت الخراب in the local language). It has articles in 8 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Kellis?

October to April. In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 25.

### How do you get to Kellis?

The nearest main airport is Luxor International Airport (LXR), 363 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=25.517002%2C29.095113) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have ['Ain el-Gedida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/ain-el-gedida/), [Mastaba of Khentika](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/mastaba-of-khentika/), [Qila' el-Dabba](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/qila-el-dabba/). The rest is in [the Egypt guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/186248805), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3814386), CC0. More about Kellis on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kellis). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).