ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,580 km
5,953 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
9,580 km
5,953 mi / 5,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG NEU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code ALG NEU
ICAO Code DAAG VLSN
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Laos
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 82 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 20.420000, 104.070000

Algiers (ALG) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 9,580 kilometers (5,953 miles / 5,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Laos. 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 11:57 in Algiers, it's 17:57 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,199 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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