ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,355 km
6,434 miles
ESR
El Salvador
Chile
Distance
10,355 km
6,434 mi / 5,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
239°
west southwest

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ALG ESR
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport
IATA Code ALG ESR
ICAO Code DAAG SCES
City Algiers El Salvador
Country Algeria Chile
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Santiago
Elevation 82 ft 5,240 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -26.310000, -69.770000

Algiers (ALG) to El Salvador (ESR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) in El Salvador, Chile is 10,355 kilometers (6,434 miles / 5,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:15 in Algiers, it's 20:15 in El Salvador. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,158 feet between the two airports. Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from El Salvador (ESR) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 50° (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 Ricardo Garcia Posada Airport (ESR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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