The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica is 9,095 kilometers (5,651 miles / 4,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Algiers, it's 00:18 in Punta Arenas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,132 feet between the two airports. Buenos Aires Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Punta Arenas (BAI) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.