ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,932 km
5,550 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
8,932 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
265°
west

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ALG PTX
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code ALG PTX
ICAO Code DAAG SKPI
City Algiers Pitalito
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 1.860000, -76.090000

Algiers (ALG) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 8,932 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Colombia. 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 20:25 in Algiers, it's 14:25 in Pitalito. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,130 feet between the two airports. Pitalito Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Pitalito (PTX) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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