Shanghai to Bab Ezzouar flights
Bab Ezzouar lies 10,101 km (6,277 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 42 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.
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| Shanghai | Bab Ezzouar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 24.9 million | 275,630 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ALG, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 16024 |
Clocks in Bab Ezzouar are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 13 h 42 min journey lands only 6 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bab Ezzouar
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 Bab Ezzouar
Bab Ezzouar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houari Boumediene Airport | ALG | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,483 ft | 82 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Bab Ezzouar from Shanghai?
10,101 km (6,277 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Bab Ezzouar by air?
About 13 h 42 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 Bab Ezzouar?
Bab Ezzouar is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Bab Ezzouar flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).
What currency do I need in Bab Ezzouar?
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.