Shanghai to Aïn Beïda flights
Aïn Beïda lies 9,878 km (6,138 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 25 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.
| Shanghai | Aïn Beïda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 24.9 million | 116,064 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CZL, 88 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 04001–47006 |
Clocks in Aïn Beïda are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 13 h 25 min journey lands only 6 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aïn Beïda
Crossing from China into Algeria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi 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 Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Aïn Beïda
Aïn Beïda is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ, 98 km), Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport | CZL | 88 km (55 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,265 ft |
| Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport | BLJ | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,697 ft |
| Cheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (regional) | TEE | 77 km (48 mi) | 9,843 ft | 2,661 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,878 km (6,138 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Aïn Beïda from Shanghai?
9,878 km (6,138 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Aïn Beïda by air?
About 13 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Aïn Beïda?
Aïn Beïda is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Aïn Beïda flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport (CZL); Aïn Beïda also has BLJ, TEE.
What currency do I need in Aïn Beïda?
The Dinar (DZD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.