ALG
Algiers
Algeria
16,201 km
10,067 miles
AXR
Arutua Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
16,201 km
10,067 mi / 8,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
301°
west northwest

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ALG AXR
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Arutua Airport
IATA Code ALG AXR
ICAO Code DAAG NTGU
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -15.250000, -146.620000

Algiers (ALG) to Arutua Airport (AXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Arutua Airport (AXR) in Arutua Airport, French Polynesia is 16,201 kilometers (10,067 miles / 8,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with French Polynesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in Algiers, it's 07:34 in Arutua Airport. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Arutua Airport (AXR) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Arutua Airport (AXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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