Sabha to Annaba flights
Annaba lies 1,263 km (785 mi) north-west of Sabha, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 22 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.
| Sabha | Annaba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Algeria |
| Population | 149,329 | 342,703 |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SEB, 6 km out | AAE, 9 km out |
Clocks in Annaba are 1 h behind Sabha right now, so a 2 h 22 min journey lands only 1 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Annaba
Crossing from Libya into Algeria: money changes from the Dinar 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 Sabha
Sabha is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sabha Airport (SEB), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,778-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Annaba
Annaba is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport | AAE | 9 km (6 mi) | 9,843 ft | 16 ft |
| Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (regional) | TBJ | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,416 ft | 230 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Annaba from Sabha?
1,263 km (785 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sabha.
How long does it take to get from Sabha to Annaba by air?
About 2 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sabha and Annaba?
Annaba is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Sabha to Annaba flights?
Typically Sabha Airport (SEB) to Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE); Annaba also has TBJ.
What currency do I need in Annaba?
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.