GRANDTOTALITY
GRANDTOTALITY · 2 AUGUST 2027

2027 Total Solar Eclipse in Algeria: Timings & Travel

Timgad and Ghoufi Canyon anchor a comparison of archaeological and landscape locations. Compare the calculated duration and solar altitude, then examine terrain and access; a named canyon or mountain does not identify a ready-to-use observing platform.

On , 26 of the 28 Algeria catalogue locations receive totality. The longest sampled duration is 5m 29s at Djebel Chélia. This is a comparison of stored locations, not a national maximum across every coordinate.

Viewing locations and local timings

Open a detailed destination for local contact times and timezone, or a map link for the exact calculation. Times apply at the pin; nearby buildings, terrain and access must be assessed separately.

Detailed Algeria locations and travel comparisons
LocationTotalityLocal maximum · 2 August 2027Centre-line distance ≈Historical daily cloudNearby airport
TimgadAlgeria5m 20s10:04:10Africa/Algiers30.1 km22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)33 km straight-line
Ghoufi CanyonAlgeria5m 25s10:03:43Africa/Algiers20.9 km22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025Biskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK)49 km straight-line

Historical weather coverage

2 stored regional weather grids match catalogue coordinates in Algeria. Compare the daily cloud means above and read a destination page for the complete sample. These observations describe previous eclipse seasons, not the weather at maximum eclipse in 2027. Compare the historical weather methodology and available regions.

Airports, accommodation and places of interest

The airport column offers a starting point for planning arrival. Distances are straight-line, and same-country airports are preferred. Open a destination’s accommodation link to check a provider search, or select a map pin to inspect transport and nearby attractions. No flight, room or site availability is implied.

Explore more of the country’s catalogue

These additional points help compare the path and build a wider itinerary. Locations with only basic catalogue descriptions open directly on the map. Partial-eclipse stops require a separate journey into totality.

Algeria catalogue: exact points, including partial-eclipse stops
LocationTotalityLocal maximum · 2 August 2027Centre-line distance ≈Historical daily cloudNearby airport
Fort Santa Cruz & Chapel (Oran)Algeria5m 08s09:53:33Africa/Algiers0.8 kmNot storedOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN)11 km straight-line
Sacred Heart Cathedral of OranAlgeria5m 08s09:53:35Africa/Algiers2.1 kmNot storedOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN)9 km straight-line
Hassan Pasha MosqueAlgeria5m 08s09:53:34Africa/Algiers1.4 kmNot storedOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN)10 km straight-line
OranAlgeria5m 08s09:53:34Africa/Algiers2.1 kmNot storedOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN)9 km straight-line
M'silaAlgeria5m 13s10:01:06Africa/Algiers31.6 kmNot storedAin Arnat Airport (QSF)89 km straight-line
MedracenAlgeria4m 56s10:04:05Africa/Algiers54.2 km22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)12 km straight-line
Medrissa / DjedarsAlgeria3m 45s09:56:06Africa/Algiers84.6 kmNot storedChlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport (CFK)149 km straight-line
Al Qal'a of Beni HammadAlgeria5m 00s10:01:30Africa/Algiers46.9 kmNot storedAin Arnat Airport (QSF)63 km straight-line
Habibas IslandsAlgeria5m 06s09:52:55Africa/Algiers0.2 kmNot storedOran Es-Sénia (Ahmed Ben Bella) International Airport (ORN)48 km straight-line
Great Mosque of TlemcenAlgeria3m 10s09:52:31Africa/Algiers94.2 kmNot storedZenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM)20 km straight-line
Mansourah RuinsAlgeria3m 05s09:52:28Africa/Algiers95.5 kmNot storedZenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM)19 km straight-line
El Ourit WaterfallsAlgeria2m 57s09:52:34Africa/Algiers98.1 kmNot storedZenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM)25 km straight-line
Beni Add CavesAlgeria2m 44s09:52:41Africa/Algiers101.6 kmNot storedZenata – Messali El Hadj Airport (TLM)34 km straight-line
Chott ech CherguiAlgeriaPartial only09:54:59Africa/Algiers140.0 kmNot storedEl Bayadh Airport (EBH)95 km straight-line
Djebel ChéliaAlgeria5m 29s10:04:27Africa/Algiers14.1 km22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)57 km straight-line
LambaesisAlgeria5m 21s10:03:50Africa/Algiers28.0 km22.3% mean150 days · 2016–2025Batna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)30 km straight-line
Arch of Caracalla (Tebessa)Algeria5m 12s10:06:53Africa/Algiers44.9 kmNot storedCheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE)3 km straight-line
Temple of Minerva (Tebessa)Algeria5m 12s10:06:53Africa/Algiers45.0 kmNot storedCheikh Larbi Tébessi Airport (TEE)3 km straight-line
Ziban OasisAlgeria5m 02s10:03:02Africa/Algiers49.0 kmNot storedBiskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK)6 km straight-line
El Kantara GorgeAlgeria5m 28s10:02:58Africa/Algiers7.7 kmNot storedBiskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK)48 km straight-line
Sidi Okba MosqueAlgeria4m 51s10:03:19Africa/Algiers58.0 kmNot storedBiskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK)15 km straight-line
Hammam EssalihineAlgeria5m 20s10:05:10Africa/Algiers32.7 kmNot storedBatna Mostefa Ben Boulaid Airport (BLJ)79 km straight-line
Bou Saâda OasisAlgeria5m 16s10:00:33Africa/Algiers26.2 kmNot storedBiskra - Mohamed Khider Airport (BSK)150 km straight-line
Casbah of AlgiersAlgeriaPartial only09:58:56Africa/Algiers138.3 kmNot storedHouari Boumediene Airport (ALG)17 km straight-line
DjémilaAlgeria2m 04s10:02:57Africa/Algiers113.3 kmNot storedJijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL)54 km straight-line
Tipaza RuinsAlgeria1m 57s09:58:01Africa/Algiers112.8 kmNot storedHouari Boumediene Airport (ALG)70 km straight-line

Continue along the path

Calculated astronomy uses NASA / Fred Espenak Besselian elements, a sea-level WGS84 observer and a smooth lunar limb. Historical weather is regional context, not a forecast. Airport routes, site access, travel advice and accommodation availability require current checks. Read the Sources & method.