Paris to El Achir flights
El Achir lies 1,434 km (891 mi) south of Paris, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 35 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.
| Paris | El Achir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Algeria |
| Population | 2.1 million | 158,333 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 998 m (3,274 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | ORY, 14 km out | BJA, 82 km out |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 34006 |
Clocks in El Achir are 1 h behind Paris right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in El Achir
Crossing from France into Algeria: money changes from the Euro 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 Paris
Paris is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,975-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG, 23 km), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA, 69 km).
Arriving in El Achir
El Achir is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA), 82 km (51 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ain Arnat Airport (QSF, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport | BJA | 82 km (51 mi) | 7,874 ft | 20 ft |
| Ain Arnat Airport (regional) | QSF | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,498 ft | 3,360 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Achir from Paris?
1,434 km (891 mi) in a straight line, south of Paris.
How long does it take to get from Paris to El Achir by air?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and El Achir?
El Achir is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Europe/Paris).
Which airports are used for Paris to El Achir flights?
Typically Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) to Soummam–Abane Ramdane Airport (BJA); El Achir also has QSF.
What currency do I need in El Achir?
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.