ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,716 km
2,309 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,716 km
2,309 mi / 2,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
101°
east

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ALG MED
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code ALG MED
ICAO Code DAAG OEMA
City Algiers Medina
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 24.550000, 39.710000

Algiers (ALG) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 3,716 kilometers (2,309 miles / 2,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Saudi Arabia. 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 23:56 in Algiers, it's 01:56 in Medina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,069 feet between the two airports. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 300° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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