The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador is 9,332 kilometers (5,799 miles / 5,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Ecuador. 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 00:08 in Algiers, it's 18:08 in Shell Mera. 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 3,383 feet between the two airports. Rio Amazonas Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Shell Mera (PTZ) 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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.