ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,727 km
4,802 miles
FCB
Ficksburg
South Africa
Distance
7,727 km
4,802 mi / 4,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG FCB
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport
IATA Code ALG FCB
ICAO Code DAAG FAFB
City Algiers Ficksburg
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 5,315 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -28.820000, 27.910000

Algiers (ALG) to Ficksburg (FCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) in Ficksburg, South Africa is 7,727 kilometers (4,802 miles / 4,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 11:41 in Algiers, it's 12:41 in Ficksburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,233 feet between the two airports. Ficksburg Sentraoes 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 Ficksburg (FCB) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 339° (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 Ficksburg Sentraoes Airport (FCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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