Benghazi to Aïn Beïda flights
Aïn Beïda lies 1,238 km (769 mi) north-west of Benghazi, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 20 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.
| Benghazi | Aïn Beïda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Algeria |
| Population | 757,490 | 116,064 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | BEN, 19 km out | CZL, 88 km out |
Clocks in Aïn Beïda are 1 h behind Benghazi right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aïn Beïda
Crossing from Libya into Algeria: money changes from the Dinar 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 Benghazi
Benghazi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Benina International Airport (BEN), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,732-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Aïn Beïda
Aïn Beïda is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ, 98 km), Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,265 ft |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | BLJ | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,697 ft |
| Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (regional) | TEE | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,661 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aïn Beïda from Benghazi?
1,238 km (769 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Benghazi.
How long does it take to get from Benghazi to Aïn Beïda by air?
About 2 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Benghazi and Aïn Beïda?
Aïn Beïda is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Benghazi to Aïn Beïda flights?
Typically Benina International Airport (BEN) to Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL); Aïn Beïda also has BLJ, TEE.
What currency do I need in Aïn Beïda?
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.