Algiers to El Oued flights
El Oued lies 509 km (316 mi) south-east of Algiers, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 24 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Algiers | El Oued | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Algeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 186,525 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | ALG, 12 km out | ELU, 19 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Algiers
Algiers is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in El Oued
El Oued is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (TGR, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (regional) | ELU | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 203 ft |
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (regional) | TGR | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,843 ft | 279 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Oued from Algiers?
509 km (316 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Algiers.
How long does it take to get from Algiers to El Oued by air?
About 1 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algiers and El Oued?
No, both are on Africa/Algiers at the moment.
Which airports are used for Algiers to El Oued flights?
Typically Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU); El Oued also has TGR.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.