ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,766 km
5,447 miles
EFD
Houston
United States
Distance
8,766 km
5,447 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG EFD
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ellington Airport
IATA Code ALG EFD
ICAO Code DAAG KEFD
City Algiers Houston
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 29.610000, -95.160000

Algiers (ALG) to Houston (EFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ellington Airport (EFD) in Houston, United States is 8,766 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 20:58 in Algiers, it's 13:58 in Houston. 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 Houston (EFD) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ellington Airport (EFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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