ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,554 km
5,937 miles
PAZ
Poza Rica
Mexico
Distance
9,554 km
5,937 mi / 5,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
293°
west northwest

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ALG PAZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport El Tajin National Airport
IATA Code ALG PAZ
ICAO Code DAAG MMPA
City Algiers Poza Rica
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 497 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 20.600000, -97.460000

Algiers (ALG) to Poza Rica (PAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) in Poza Rica, Mexico is 9,554 kilometers (5,937 miles / 5,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Mexico. 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 19:17 in Algiers, it's 12:17 in Poza Rica. 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 Poza Rica (PAZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 52° (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 El Tajin National Airport (PAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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