Oran to Skikda by ferry
Skikda lies 689 km (428 mi) east of Oran, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 689 km (428 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 20 h 52 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Oran | Skikda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Algeria |
| Population | 803,329 | 182,903 |
| Elevation | 118 m (387 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Port | Port of Oran | Port of Skikda |
Where to book ferries from Oran to Skikda
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Staying in Skikda
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Common questions
How far is Skikda from Oran?
689 km (428 mi) in a straight line, east of Oran; by road roughly 840 km (522 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oran to Skikda by ferry?
About 20 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oran and Skikda?
No, both are on Africa/Algiers at the moment.
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.