Shanghai to El Oued flights
El Oued lies 10,086 km (6,267 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 41 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 | El Oued | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 24.9 million | 186,525 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ELU, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 02012–13023 |
Clocks in El Oued are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 13 h 41 min journey lands only 6 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in El Oued
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 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 |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,086 km (6,267 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 El Oued from Shanghai?
10,086 km (6,267 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to El Oued by air?
About 13 h 41 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 El Oued?
El Oued is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to El Oued flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 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.