Laayoune to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria lies 244 km (152 mi) north-west of Laayoune, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 4 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.
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| Laayoune | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Western Sahara | Spain |
| Population | 196,331 | 383,516 |
| Elevation | 68 m (223 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/El_Aaiun) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) |
| Nearest large airport | EUN, 4 km out | LPA, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Crossing from Western Sahara into Spain: money changes from the Dirham to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
Airports at each end
Leaving Laayoune
Laayoune is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,861 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Airport | LPA | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,171 ft | 78 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from Laayoune?
244 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Laayoune.
How long does it take to get from Laayoune to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by air?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Laayoune and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Laayoune to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights?
Typically Laayoune Hassan I International Airport (EUN) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
What currency do I need in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
The Euro (EUR).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.