ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,015 km
5,602 miles
LIO
Puerto Limon
Costa Rica
Distance
9,015 km
5,602 mi / 4,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
276°
west

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ALG LIO
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Limon International Airport
IATA Code ALG LIO
ICAO Code DAAG MRLM
City Algiers Puerto Limon
Country Algeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 82 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 9.960000, -83.020000

Algiers (ALG) to Puerto Limon (LIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Limon International Airport (LIO) in Puerto Limon, Costa Rica is 9,015 kilometers (5,602 miles / 4,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:53 in Algiers, it's 13:53 in Puerto Limon. 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 Puerto Limon (LIO) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Limon International Airport (LIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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