2027 total solar eclipse at El Quseir Coptic Church (St Mary & St Barbara)
The Coptic Orthodox church of St Mary and St Barbara in El Quseir, on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary and the martyr St Barbara, it serves the local Coptic community. Confirm visitor access locally and respect services; the map pin identifies the church building, not a confirmed eclipse-viewing area.
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NASA POWER methodology ↗Airports and accommodation
Use these airport references to plan arrival, then confirm flights and transfers separately. How airport suggestions are ranked · Eclipse travel planning guide.
Practical nearby passenger airports, with preference for the same country; distances are straight-line:
- Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) · Egypt · 69 km. Major airport.
- Hurghada International Airport (HRG) · Egypt · 128 km. Major airport.
- Luxor International Airport (LXR) · Egypt · 165 km. Major airport.
Verify airline schedules, border access and the actual road route before booking.
Find accommodation for 1–3 August 2027 ↗Availability is checked on the travel provider’s site. No prices or booking availability are claimed here.
Nearby places of interest and alternative locations
Compare these catalogue points for an itinerary or a different observing position. Distances are straight-line and access is unconfirmed.
- Hurghada Museum · Partial eclipse only · 125 km away
- Dendera · 6m 14s totality · 161 km away
- Karnak Temple Complex · 6m 21s totality · 168 km away
- Mummification Museum · 6m 21s totality · 171 km away
- Luxor · 6m 21s totality · 171 km away
- Luxor Temple · 6m 21s totality · 171 km away
Sources & method: eclipse calculations, weather and catalogue limitations