ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,461 km
6,500 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
10,461 km
6,500 mi / 5,649 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
40°
northeast

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ALG IWJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code ALG IWJ
ICAO Code DAAG RJOW
City Algiers Masuda
Country Algeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 82 ft 184 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 34.680000, 131.790000

Algiers (ALG) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 10,461 kilometers (6,500 miles / 5,649 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Japan. 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 22:02 in Algiers, it's 06:02 in Masuda. 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.

The return flight from Masuda (IWJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 321° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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