Barcelona to Béchar flights
Béchar lies 1,154 km (717 mi) south of Barcelona, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 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.
| Barcelona | Béchar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Algeria |
| Population | 1.7 million | 165,241 |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) | 780 m (2,559 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | BCN, 12 km out | CBH, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 08001–08080 | 15013 |
Clocks in Béchar are 1 h behind Barcelona right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands only 1 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Béchar
Crossing from Spain into Algeria: money changes from the Euro to the Dinar (DZD); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +213; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648803 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO, 76 km), Reus Airport (REU, 87 km).
Arriving in Béchar
Béchar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport (CBH), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 12,245-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport (regional) | CBH | 6 km (4 mi) | 12,245 ft | 2,661 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Béchar from Barcelona?
1,154 km (717 mi) in a straight line, south of Barcelona.
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Béchar by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barcelona and Béchar?
Béchar is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Europe/Madrid).
Which airports are used for Barcelona to Béchar flights?
Typically Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Béchar Boudghene Ben Ali Lotfi Airport (CBH).
What currency do I need in Béchar?
The Dinar (DZD).
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.