Algiers to Sétif flights
Sétif lies 217 km (135 mi) east of Algiers, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 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.
| Algiers | Sétif | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Algeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 252,127 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 1,096 m (3,596 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | ALG, 12 km out | BJA, 66 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Algiers
Algiers is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Sétif
Sétif is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL, 79 km), Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ, 94 km), Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 8 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,874 ft | 20 ft |
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | GJL | 79 km (49 mi) | 7,874 ft | 36 ft |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | BLJ | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,697 ft |
| Ain Arnat Airport (regional) | QSF | 8 km (5 mi) | 9,498 ft | 3,360 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sétif from Algiers?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, east of Algiers.
How long does it take to get from Algiers to Sétif by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algiers and Sétif?
No, both are on Africa/Algiers at the moment.
Which airports are used for Algiers to Sétif flights?
Typically Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) to Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA); Sétif also has GJL, BLJ, QSF.
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.