ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,554 km
2,830 miles
NEK
Nekemte
Ethiopia
Distance
4,554 km
2,830 mi / 2,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG NEK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Nekemte Airport
IATA Code ALG NEK
ICAO Code DAAG HANK
City Algiers Nekemte
Country Algeria Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 82 ft 6,500 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 9.050000, 36.600000

Algiers (ALG) to Nekemte (NEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Nekemte Airport (NEK) in Nekemte, Ethiopia is 4,554 kilometers (2,830 miles / 2,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Algiers, it's 15:24 in Nekemte.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,418 feet between the two airports. Nekemte Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Nekemte (NEK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Nekemte Airport (NEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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