Tangier to Gabès flights
Gabès lies 1,465 km (910 mi) east of Tangier, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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 | Gabès | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Morocco | Tunisia |
| Population | 1 million | 110,075 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) | UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) |
| Nearest large airport | TNG, 12 km out | DJE, 63 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Gabès
Crossing from Morocco into Tunisia: money changes from the Dirham to the Dinar (TND); the dialling code becomes +216; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Gabès
Gabès is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE), 63 km (39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Zarzis International Airport | DJE | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,171 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gabès from Tangier?
1,465 km (910 mi) in a straight line, east of Tangier.
How long does it take to get from Tangier to Gabès by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Gabès?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Tangier to Gabès flights?
Typically Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) to Djerba Zarzis International Airport (DJE).
What currency do I need in Gabès?
The Dinar (TND).
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.