Alicante to Oran Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Alicante, Spain to Oran, Algeria. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance
197.3 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
39 hours
at 5 knots
Under Power
20 hours
at 10 knots
Best Time
May-October
Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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This map shows the direct sea route from Alicante to Oran. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 24% longer than the 159 nm direct line, its heading turning from south-southeast to south. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance
197.3 nm (365.4 km)
Direct line
159 nm24% longer
Great-circle bearing
183° (south)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
2.6° × 0.7°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
From
Alicante (Spain) 38.3452, -0.4810
To
Oran (Algeria) 35.7000, -0.6333
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn39 hours
8 kn25 hours
10 kn20 hours
12 kn16 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Alicante to Oran Route

The maritime route from Alicante to Oran is a day-passage international passage connecting two major commercial ports in the Mediterranean region. Mariners on this leg typically prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure.

This route runs within the same maritime region, connecting Alicante in Spain with Oran in Algeria.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this day-passage international crossing in the Mediterranean region, prepare for local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure, particularly in peak season.
  • •For a day-passage route, plan fuel and provisioning around the Mediterranean region — calculate consumption with our tool.
  • •Verify port-entry requirements at both ends of this international route within the same maritime region before you depart.
  • •Check safety gear suited to Mediterranean conditions before a day-passage passage — life rafts, EPIRB, and current charts.
  • •Carry passports, vessel documents, and crew lists matched to this international route within the same maritime region.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is it from Alicante to Oran by sea?

The sea distance from Alicante to Oran is approximately 197.3 nautical miles — a day-passage passage in Mediterranean.

How long does it take to sail from Alicante to Oran?

A day-passage within the same maritime region crossing of 197.3 nautical miles typically takes 20 hours – 39 hours, depending on vessel and weather.

What's the best time to sail from Alicante to Oran?

The best time for this route in Mediterranean is May-October, when conditions are most favourable; expect local seasonal winds that vary by area — check a current marine forecast before departure outside that window.

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