ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,164 km
5,073 miles
ELS
East London
South Africa
Distance
8,164 km
5,073 mi / 4,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
159°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG ELS
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ben Schoeman Airport
IATA Code ALG ELS
ICAO Code DAAG FAEL
City Algiers East London
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 435 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -33.040000, 27.830000

Algiers (ALG) to East London (ELS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) in East London, South Africa is 8,164 kilometers (5,073 miles / 4,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 19:59 in Algiers, it's 20:59 in East London.

The return flight from East London (ELS) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 340° (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 Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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