ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,268 km
5,759 miles
CIQ
Chiquimula
Guatemala
Distance
9,268 km
5,759 mi / 5,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG CIQ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chiquimula Airport
IATA Code ALG CIQ
ICAO Code DAAG MGCQ
City Algiers Chiquimula
Country Algeria Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guatemala
Elevation 82 ft 1,484 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 14.830000, -89.520000

Algiers (ALG) to Chiquimula (CIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) in Chiquimula, Guatemala is 9,268 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Guatemala. 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 09:15 in Algiers, it's 02:15 in Chiquimula. 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 1,402 feet between the two airports. Chiquimula Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Chiquimula (CIQ) 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 Chiquimula Airport (CIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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