ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,469 km
4,641 miles
MDW
Chicago
United States
Distance
7,469 km
4,641 mi / 4,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
306°
northwest

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ALG MDW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chicago Midway International Airport
IATA Code ALG MDW
ICAO Code DAAG KMDW
City Algiers Chicago
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 620 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 41.790000, -87.750000

Algiers (ALG) to Chicago (MDW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) in Chicago, United States is 7,469 kilometers (4,641 miles / 4,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 United States. 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 01:56 in Algiers, it's 18:56 in Chicago. 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 Chicago (MDW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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