Distance from Algiers to Tunis
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Algiers, Algeria to Tunis, Tunisia is 634 km (394 miles). A nonstop flight takes about 1 h 20 min. By road the trip is about 800 km.
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About This Route
634 km is the great-circle distance between the two city centres, calculated with the haversine formula. Flight paths are usually somewhat longer because aircraft follow air-traffic routes, and airports are not in the city centres. From Algiers, Tunis lies to the east.
Flights
Air Algérie and Tunisair fly nonstop; the flight takes about 1 h 20 min.
The flight time shown (1 h 20 min) assumes a nonstop flight at an average of 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Airports: Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Tunis–Carthage International Airport (TUN).
By Road and Land Borders
The drive follows Algeria's East–West Highway via Sétif and Constantine, then Annaba, crossing into Tunisia at Oum Teboul / Melloula (coastal, near El Kala) or other crossings such as Bouchebka, and continuing to Tunis. It is roughly 800 km, 10–12 hours plus border time. Tourists should check visa rules: many nationalities need a visa for Algeria but not for Tunisia.
About Algiers, Algeria
Algeria's capital and largest city, rising on hills above the Bay of Algiers. The Casbah, the old Ottoman-era citadel quarter, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
About Tunis, Tunisia
Tunisia's capital, on the Gulf of Tunis beside the ruins of ancient Carthage. Its medina is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the airport is only about 8 km from the centre.
Practical Tips
- Time: Algiers and Tunis are on the same time.
- Currency: Algiers uses the Algerian dinar (DZD); Tunis uses the Tunisian dinar (TND).
- Visas: Entry rules between Algeria and Tunisia depend on your nationality; check our visa requirements tool and official sources before travelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Algiers from Tunis?
Algiers is 634 km (394 miles) from Tunis in a straight line. By road the distance is about 800 km.
How long is the flight from Algiers to Tunis?
A nonstop flight takes about 1 h 20 min, based on 634 km at an average 800 km/h plus about 30 minutes for take-off, climb and landing. Scheduled times vary with winds and routing.
Can you travel from Algiers to Tunis by road?
Yes. The road is roughly 800 km via Constantine and Annaba with a border crossing such as Oum Teboul-Melloula near the coast; allow 10 to 12 hours plus border time.
What is the time difference between Algiers and Tunis?
Algiers and Tunis are on the same time.
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