ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,542 km
5,929 miles
CNI
Changhai
China
Distance
9,542 km
5,929 mi / 5,152 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
43°
northeast

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ALG CNI
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Changhai Airport
IATA Code ALG CNI
ICAO Code DAAG ZYCH
City Algiers Changhai
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 80 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 39.270000, 122.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Changhai (CNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China is 9,542 kilometers (5,929 miles / 5,152 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 20:10 in Algiers, it's 03:10 in Changhai. 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 Changhai (CNI) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 316° (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 Changhai Airport (CNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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