Chengdu to Ouargla flights
Ouargla lies 8,990 km (5,586 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 17 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 | Ouargla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 20.9 million | 169,928 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 138 m (453 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | OGX, 9 km out |
Clocks in Ouargla are 7 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 12 h 17 min journey lands only 5 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ouargla
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 Ouargla
Ouargla is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ain Beida Airport (OGX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport (HME, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ain Beida Airport (regional) | OGX | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,171 ft | 492 ft |
| Hassi Messaoud-Oued Irara Krim Belkacem Airport (regional) | HME | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,843 ft | 463 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ouargla from Chengdu?
8,990 km (5,586 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Ouargla by air?
About 12 h 17 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 Ouargla?
Ouargla is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Ouargla flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Ain Beida Airport (OGX); Ouargla also has HME.
What currency do I need in Ouargla?
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.