ALG
Algiers
Algeria
14,506 km
9,014 miles
FAQ
Frieda River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,506 km
9,014 mi / 7,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
60°
east northeast

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ALG FAQ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Frieda River Airport
IATA Code ALG FAQ
ICAO Code DAAG AYFR
City Algiers Frieda River
Country Algeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 217 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -4.610000, 141.960000

Algiers (ALG) to Frieda River (FAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Frieda River Airport (FAQ) in Frieda River, Papua New Guinea is 14,506 kilometers (9,014 miles / 7,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:26 in Algiers, it's 23:26 in Frieda River. With a 9-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 Frieda River (FAQ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 316° (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 Frieda River Airport (FAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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