ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,553 km
2,208 miles
HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Distance
3,553 km
2,208 mi / 1,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
212°
south southwest

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ALG HGS
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Hastings Airport
IATA Code ALG HGS
ICAO Code DAAG GFHA
City Algiers Freetown
Country Algeria Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Freetown
Elevation 82 ft 60 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 8.400000, -13.130000

Algiers (ALG) to Freetown (HGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone is 3,553 kilometers (2,208 miles / 1,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Sierra Leone. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:00 in Algiers, it's 11:00 in Freetown.

The return flight from Freetown (HGS) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Hastings Airport (HGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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