ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,410 km
6,468 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
10,410 km
6,468 mi / 5,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
56°
northeast

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ALG KNH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code ALG KNH
ICAO Code DAAG RCBS
City Algiers Shang-I
Country Algeria Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Taipei
Elevation 82 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 24.430000, 118.360000

Algiers (ALG) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 10,410 kilometers (6,468 miles / 5,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Taiwan. 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 15:35 in Algiers, it's 22:35 in Shang-I. 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.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 313° (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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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