ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,783 km
5,457 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
8,783 km
5,457 mi / 4,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG PUZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code ALG PUZ
ICAO Code DAAG MNPC
City Algiers Puerto Cabezas
Country Algeria Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Managua
Elevation 82 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 14.050000, -83.390000

Algiers (ALG) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 8,783 kilometers (5,457 miles / 4,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 09:16 in Algiers, it's 02:16 in Puerto Cabezas. 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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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