ALG
Algiers
Algeria
996 km
619 miles
FAO
Faro
Portugal
Distance
996 km
619 mi / 538 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG FAO
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code ALG FAO
ICAO Code DAAG LPFR
City Algiers Faro
Country Algeria Portugal
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 82 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 37.010000, -7.970000

Algiers (ALG) to Faro (FAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Faro Airport (FAO) in Faro, Portugal is 996 kilometers (619 miles / 538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Algiers, it's 23:01 in Faro.

The return flight from Faro (FAO) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 89° (east). 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 Faro Airport (FAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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