ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,038 km
1,888 miles
DAM
Damascus
Syria
Distance
3,038 km
1,888 mi / 1,640 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
87°
east

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ALG DAM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Damascus International Airport
IATA Code ALG DAM
ICAO Code DAAG OSDI
City Algiers Damascus
Country Algeria Syria
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Damascus
Elevation 82 ft 2,020 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 33.410000, 36.520000

Algiers (ALG) to Damascus (DAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Damascus International Airport (DAM) in Damascus, Syria is 3,038 kilometers (1,888 miles / 1,640 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Syria. 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 10:39 in Algiers, it's 12:39 in Damascus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,938 feet between the two airports. Damascus International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Damascus (DAM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Damascus International Airport (DAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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