ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,569 km
5,325 miles
CWF
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
8,569 km
5,325 mi / 4,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
298°
west northwest

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ALG CWF
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chennault International Airport
IATA Code ALG CWF
ICAO Code DAAG KCWF
City Algiers Lake Charles
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.210000, -93.140000

Algiers (ALG) to Lake Charles (CWF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chennault International Airport (CWF) in Lake Charles, United States is 8,569 kilometers (5,325 miles / 4,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 United States. 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 21:43 in Algiers, it's 14:43 in Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles (CWF) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Chennault International Airport (CWF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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