ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,333 km
5,178 miles
NEW
New Orleans
United States
Distance
8,333 km
5,178 mi / 4,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG NEW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lakefront Airport
IATA Code ALG NEW
ICAO Code DAAG KNEW
City Algiers New Orleans
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.040000, -90.030000

Algiers (ALG) to New Orleans (NEW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lakefront Airport (NEW) in New Orleans, United States is 8,333 kilometers (5,178 miles / 4,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 05:42 in Algiers, it's 22:42 in New Orleans. 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 New Orleans (NEW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 56° (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 Lakefront Airport (NEW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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