Tangier to Brest flights
Brest lies 1,408 km (875 mi) north of Tangier, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Tangier | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | France |
| Population | 1 million | 144,899 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | TNG, 12 km out | BES, 8 km out |
Clocks in Brest are 1 h ahead of Tangier right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands 3 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brest
Crossing from Morocco into France: money changes from the Dirham to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tangier
Tangier is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sania Ramel Airport (TTU, 47 km), Gibraltar Airport (GIB, 59 km).
Arriving in Brest
Brest is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Brest Bretagne airport (BES), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brest Bretagne airport | BES | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,171 ft | 325 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Tangier?
1,408 km (875 mi) in a straight line, north of Tangier.
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Brest by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tangier and Brest?
Brest is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Africa/Casablanca).
Which airports are used for Tangier to Brest flights?
Typically Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) to Brest Bretagne airport (BES).
What currency do I need in Brest?
The Euro (EUR).
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.