Mostaganem to Gibraltar by ferry
Gibraltar lies 490 km (304 mi) west of Mostaganem, +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.
| Mostaganem | Gibraltar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Gibraltar |
| Population | 162,885 | 26,544 |
| Elevation | 102 m (335 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+2 (Europe/Gibraltar) |
| Port | Port of Mostaganem | Port of Gibraltar |
Clocks in Gibraltar are 1 h ahead of Mostaganem right now, so a 14 h 51 min journey lands 15 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gibraltar
Crossing from Algeria into Gibraltar: money changes from the Dinar to the Pound (GIP); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +350; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Mostaganem to Gibraltar
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Staying in Gibraltar
Live rooms and prices for Gibraltar are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Gibraltar
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Gibraltar from Mostaganem?
490 km (304 mi) in a straight line, west of Mostaganem; by road roughly 598 km (371 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mostaganem to Gibraltar 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 Mostaganem and Gibraltar?
Gibraltar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Gibraltar against Africa/Algiers).
What currency do I need in Gibraltar?
The Pound (GIP).
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.