ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,575 km
5,949 miles
FLG
Flagstaff
United States
Distance
9,575 km
5,949 mi / 5,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG FLG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA Code ALG FLG
ICAO Code DAAG KFLG
City Algiers Flagstaff
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Phoenix
Elevation 82 ft 7,015 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.140000, -111.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Flagstaff (FLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States is 9,575 kilometers (5,949 miles / 5,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:32 in Algiers, it's 04:32 in Flagstaff. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,933 feet between the two airports. Flagstaff Pulliam 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 Flagstaff (FLG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 47° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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