ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,091 km
4,406 miles
DET
Detroit
United States
Distance
7,091 km
4,406 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG DET
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Coleman A Young Municipal Airport
IATA Code ALG DET
ICAO Code DAAG KDET
City Algiers Detroit
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Detroit
Elevation 82 ft 626 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 42.410000, -83.010000

Algiers (ALG) to Detroit (DET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States is 7,091 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 23:39 in Algiers, it's 17:39 in Detroit. With a 6-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 Detroit (DET) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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