ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,239 km
5,741 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

ALG PCA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code ALG PCA
ICAO Code DAAG PAOC
City Algiers Portage Creek
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Anchorage
Elevation 82 ft 129 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 58.910000, -157.710000

Algiers (ALG) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 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 19:36 in Algiers, it's 09:36 in Portage Creek. With a 10-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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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