Chengdu to Biskra flights
Biskra lies 8,796 km (5,465 mi) north-west of Chengdu, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 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.
| Chengdu | Biskra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 20.9 million | 204,661 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | BSK, 6 km out |
Clocks in Biskra are 7 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 12 h 2 min journey lands only 5 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biskra
Crossing from China into Algeria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi 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 Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Biskra
Biskra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,469 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | BSK | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,469 ft | 289 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,796 km (5,465 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Biskra from Chengdu?
8,796 km (5,465 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Biskra by air?
About 12 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 Chengdu and Biskra?
Biskra is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Biskra flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK).
What currency do I need in Biskra?
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.