ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,550 km
5,934 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
9,550 km
5,934 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
242°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ALG POI
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code ALG POI
ICAO Code DAAG SLPO
City Algiers Potosi
Country Algeria Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/La_Paz
Elevation 82 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Algiers (ALG) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 9,550 kilometers (5,934 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Bolivia. 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 16:00 in Algiers, it's 11:00 in Potosi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,831 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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