ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,248 km
5,125 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
8,248 km
5,125 mi / 4,453 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG JIC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code ALG JIC
ICAO Code DAAG ZLJC
City Algiers Jinchang
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 38.540000, 102.350000

Algiers (ALG) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 8,248 kilometers (5,125 miles / 4,453 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 16:13 in Algiers, it's 23:13 in Jinchang. 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 4,658 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 305° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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