Algeciras to Kenitra flights
Kenitra lies 232 km (144 mi) south-west of Algeciras, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Algeciras | Kenitra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Morocco |
| Population | 121,414 | 470,949 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | GIB, 9 km out | RBA, 28 km out |
Clocks in Kenitra are 1 h behind Algeciras right now, so a 1 h 3 min journey lands only 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kenitra
Crossing from Spain into Morocco: money changes from the Euro to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
Airports at each end
Leaving Algeciras
Algeciras is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Gibraltar Airport (GIB), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 61 km), Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG, 62 km), Jerez Airport (XRY, 87 km).
Arriving in Kenitra
Kenitra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rabat-Salé Airport | RBA | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,483 ft | 276 ft |
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Staying in Kenitra
Our booking partner lists 271 places to stay in Kenitra. Of the 85 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (51), and 1 are five-star. Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 6,941 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kenitra from Algeciras?
232 km (144 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Algeciras.
How long does it take to get from Algeciras to Kenitra by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algeciras and Kenitra?
Kenitra is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Algeciras to Kenitra flights?
Typically Gibraltar Airport (GIB) to Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA).
What currency do I need in Kenitra?
The Dirham (MAD).
Where can I stay in Kenitra?
Our booking partner lists 271 places to stay in Kenitra, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.