Alicante to Tangier Sea Distance Calculator

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

Distance
339.9 nm
nautical miles
Under Sail
2.8 days
at 5 knots
Under Power
34 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 Tangier. 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 14% longer than the 298 nm direct line, its heading turning from south-southeast to south-southwest. It is an international crossing between two countries. Transiting the Strait of Gibraltar.

Sea distance
339.9 nm (629.6 km)
Direct line
298.1 nm14% longer
Great-circle bearing
240° (west-southwest)
Sea area
Mediterranean Sea
Geographic extent
2.6° × 5.4°
Crossing
Cross-border · Same region
Transits
  1. Strait of Gibraltar
From
Alicante (Spain) 38.3452, -0.4810
To
Tangier (Morocco) 35.7672, -5.7998
Route basis
Sea-lane route
Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speedDuration
5 kn2.8 days
8 kn42 hours
10 kn34 hours
12 kn28 hours

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

Named transits are identified from the sea-lane waypoint path.

Read the methodology — How we calculate sea distances

Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Alicante to Tangier Route

The maritime route from Alicante to Tangier is a overnight offshore 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 Tangier in Morocco.

Navigation Tips

  • •On this overnight offshore 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 overnight offshore 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 overnight offshore 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 Tangier by sea?

The sea distance from Alicante to Tangier is approximately 339.9 nautical miles — a overnight offshore passage in Mediterranean.

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

A overnight offshore within the same maritime region crossing of 339.9 nautical miles typically takes 1.4 days – 2.8 days, depending on vessel and weather.

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

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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