Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Meknes flights
Meknes lies 1,139 km (708 mi) north-east of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Meknes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Morocco |
| Population | 383,516 | 568,295 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | LPA, 19 km out | FEZ, 53 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Meknes
Crossing from Spain into Morocco: money changes from the Euro to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
Airports at each end
Leaving Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Meknes
Meknes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fes Saïss International Airport | FEZ | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,499 ft | 1,900 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Meknes from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
1,139 km (708 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
How long does it take to get from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Meknes by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Meknes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Meknes flights?
Typically Gran Canaria Airport (LPA) to Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ).
What currency do I need in Meknes?
The Dirham (MAD).
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.