Skikda to Oran by ferry
Oran lies 689 km (428 mi) west of Skikda, 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.
| Skikda | Oran | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Algeria |
| Population | 182,903 | 803,329 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Port | Port of Skikda | Port of Oran |
Where to book ferries from Skikda to Oran
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Staying in Oran
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Oran. Of the 66 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (43), and 6 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 2,659 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Oran
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Common questions
How far is Oran from Skikda?
689 km (428 mi) in a straight line, west of Skikda; by road roughly 840 km (522 mi).
How long does it take to get from Skikda to Oran 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 Skikda and Oran?
No, both are on Africa/Algiers at the moment.
Where can I stay in Oran?
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Oran, bookable on this site.
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.