Gibraltar to Mostaganem by ferry
Mostaganem lies 490 km (304 mi) east of Gibraltar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 490 km (304 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 14 h 51 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
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| Gibraltar | Mostaganem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Gibraltar | Algeria |
| Population | 26,544 | 162,885 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 102 m (335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Gibraltar) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Port | Port of Gibraltar | Port of Mostaganem |
Clocks in Mostaganem are 1 h behind Gibraltar right now, so a 14 h 51 min journey lands only 13 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Mostaganem
Crossing from Gibraltar into Algeria: money changes from the Pound to the Dinar (DZD); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +213; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648803 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book ferries from Gibraltar to Mostaganem
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Staying in Mostaganem
Live rooms and prices for Mostaganem are in the search below.
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Common questions
How far is Mostaganem from Gibraltar?
490 km (304 mi) in a straight line, east of Gibraltar; by road roughly 598 km (371 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gibraltar to Mostaganem by ferry?
About 14 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gibraltar and Mostaganem?
Mostaganem is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Europe/Gibraltar).
What currency do I need in Mostaganem?
The Dinar (DZD).
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.