Day trip from Ghardaïa to Laghouat
Laghouat lies 164 km (102 mi) north-west of Ghardaïa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 164 km (102 mi) apart, Laghouat is a realistic day trip from Ghardaïa: about 2 h 40 min each way by road.
| Ghardaïa | Laghouat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Algeria |
| Population | 142,913 | 134,372 |
| Elevation | 503 m (1,650 ft) | 764 m (2,507 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Laghouat
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Staying in Laghouat
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Common questions
How far is Laghouat from Ghardaïa?
164 km (102 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ghardaïa; by road roughly 200 km (124 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ghardaïa to Laghouat by road?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ghardaïa and Laghouat?
No, both are on Africa/Algiers at the moment.
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.