Rabat to El Oued flights
El Oued lies 1,268 km (788 mi) east of Rabat, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 23 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.
| Rabat | El Oued | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Algeria |
| Population | 1.7 million | 186,525 |
| Elevation | 46 m (151 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | RBA, 9 km out | ELU, 19 km out |
What changes when you arrive in El Oued
Crossing from Morocco into Algeria: money changes from the Dirham 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 Rabat
Rabat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in El Oued
El Oued is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (TGR, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (regional) | ELU | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,843 ft | 203 ft |
| Touggourt Sidi Madhi Airport (regional) | TGR | 79 km (49 mi) | 9,843 ft | 279 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Oued from Rabat?
1,268 km (788 mi) in a straight line, east of Rabat.
How long does it take to get from Rabat to El Oued by air?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rabat and El Oued?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Rabat to El Oued flights?
Typically Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) to Guemar Airport - مطار قمار بالوادي (ELU); El Oued also has TGR.
What currency do I need in El Oued?
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.