Benghazi to Jijel flights
Jijel lies 1,410 km (876 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 33 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 | Jijel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Algeria |
| Population | 757,490 | 131,513 |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | BEN, 19 km out | GJL, 10 km out |
Clocks in Jijel are 1 h behind Benghazi right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jijel
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 Jijel
Jijel is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA, 63 km), Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL, 98 km), Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport | GJL | 10 km (6 mi) | 7,874 ft | 36 ft |
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,874 ft | 20 ft |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,265 ft |
| Ain Arnat Airport (regional) | QSF | 81 km (50 mi) | 9,498 ft | 3,360 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jijel from Benghazi?
1,410 km (876 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Benghazi.
How long does it take to get from Benghazi to Jijel by air?
About 2 h 33 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 Jijel?
Jijel is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Benghazi to Jijel flights?
Typically Benina International Airport (BEN) to Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL); Jijel also has BJA, CZL, QSF.
What currency do I need in Jijel?
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.