ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,861 km
4,264 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
6,861 km
4,264 mi / 3,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG PNZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code ALG PNZ
ICAO Code DAAG SBPL
City Algiers Petrolina
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bahia
Elevation 82 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Algiers (ALG) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 6,861 kilometers (4,264 miles / 3,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:40 in Algiers, it's 09:40 in Petrolina. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,181 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 39° (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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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