ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,016 km
4,981 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,016 km
4,981 mi / 4,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
167°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG CPT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ALG CPT
ICAO Code DAAG FACT
City Algiers Cape Town
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Algiers (ALG) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,016 kilometers (4,981 miles / 4,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 167°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Algiers, it's 04:25 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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