ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,913 km
5,538 miles
HEK
Heihe
China
Distance
8,913 km
5,538 mi / 4,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
33°
north northeast

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ALG HEK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Heihe Airport
IATA Code ALG HEK
ICAO Code DAAG ZYHE
City Algiers Heihe
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 8,530 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 50.170000, 127.310000

Algiers (ALG) to Heihe (HEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 8,913 kilometers (5,538 miles / 4,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:27 in Algiers, it's 20:27 in Heihe. With a 7-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 8,448 feet between the two airports. Heihe 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 Heihe (HEK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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