ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,121 km
5,668 miles
PMZ
Palmar Sur
Costa Rica
Distance
9,121 km
5,668 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG PMZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Palmar Sur Airport
IATA Code ALG PMZ
ICAO Code DAAG MRPM
City Algiers Palmar Sur
Country Algeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 82 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 8.950000, -83.470000

Algiers (ALG) to Palmar Sur (PMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Palmar Sur, Costa Rica is 9,121 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 01:15 in Algiers, it's 18:15 in Palmar Sur. 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 Palmar Sur (PMZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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