ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,157 km
5,690 miles
CIH
Changzhi
China
Distance
9,157 km
5,690 mi / 4,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
50°
northeast

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ALG CIH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Changzhi Airport
IATA Code ALG CIH
ICAO Code DAAG ZBCZ
City Algiers Changzhi
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 36.250000, 113.130000

Algiers (ALG) to Changzhi (CIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Changzhi Airport (CIH) in Changzhi, China is 9,157 kilometers (5,690 miles / 4,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:59 in Algiers, it's 06:59 in Changzhi. 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.

The return flight from Changzhi (CIH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 310° (northwest). 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 Changzhi Airport (CIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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