Day trip from Algiers to El Achir
El Achir lies 157 km (97 mi) south-east of Algiers, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 157 km (97 mi) apart, El Achir is a realistic day trip from Algiers: about 2 h 33 min each way by road.
| Algiers | El Achir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Algeria | Algeria |
| Population | 2.4 million | 158,333 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 998 m (3,274 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
Where to book tours and tickets in El Achir
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Staying in El Achir
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Common questions
How far is El Achir from Algiers?
157 km (97 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Algiers; by road roughly 191 km (119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Algiers to El Achir by road?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Algiers and El Achir?
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.