Sabha to Batna flights
Batna lies 1,229 km (763 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 20 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 | Batna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Libya | Algeria |
| Population | 149,329 | 289,504 |
| Elevation | 421 m (1,381 ft) | 1,037 m (3,402 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SEB, 6 km out | BLJ, 25 km out |
Clocks in Batna are 1 h behind Sabha right now, so a 2 h 20 min journey lands only 1 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batna
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 Batna
Batna is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL, 90 km), Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | BLJ | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,697 ft |
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,265 ft |
| Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport | BSK | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,469 ft | 289 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Batna from Sabha?
1,229 km (763 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sabha.
How long does it take to get from Sabha to Batna by air?
About 2 h 20 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 Batna?
Batna is 1 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Africa/Tripoli).
Which airports are used for Sabha to Batna flights?
Typically Sabha Airport (SEB) to Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ); Batna also has CZL, BSK.
What currency do I need in Batna?
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.