ALG
Algiers
Algeria
1,138 km
707 miles
LUG
Lugano
Switzerland
Distance
1,138 km
707 mi / 615 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG LUG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lugano Airport
IATA Code ALG LUG
ICAO Code DAAG LSZA
City Algiers Lugano
Country Algeria Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Zurich
Elevation 82 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 46.000000, 8.910000

Algiers (ALG) to Lugano (LUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lugano Airport (LUG) in Lugano, Switzerland is 1,138 kilometers (707 miles / 615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:58 in Algiers, it's 10:58 in Lugano.

The return flight from Lugano (LUG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 207° (south southwest). 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 Lugano Airport (LUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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