ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,248 km
3,261 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
5,248 km
3,261 mi / 2,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG GID
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code ALG GID
ICAO Code DAAG HBBE
City Algiers Gitega
Country Algeria Burundi
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 82 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Algiers (ALG) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 5,248 kilometers (3,261 miles / 2,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Burundi. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:18 in Algiers, it's 08:18 in Gitega.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,659 feet between the two airports. Gitega 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 Gitega (GID) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 331° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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