ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,794 km
3,600 miles
KWH
Khwahan
Afghanistan
Distance
5,794 km
3,600 mi / 3,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
67°
east northeast

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ALG KWH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Khwahan Airport
IATA Code ALG KWH
ICAO Code DAAG OAHN
City Algiers Khwahan
Country Algeria Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Kabul
Elevation 82 ft 3,593 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 37.880000, 70.220000

Algiers (ALG) to Khwahan (KWH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Khwahan Airport (KWH) in Khwahan, Afghanistan is 5,794 kilometers (3,600 miles / 3,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 10:51 in Algiers, it's 14:21 in Khwahan. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,511 feet between the two airports. Khwahan Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Khwahan (KWH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 291° (west 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 Khwahan Airport (KWH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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