ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,516 km
5,291 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
8,516 km
5,291 mi / 4,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG PYA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code ALG PYA
ICAO Code DAAG SKVL
City Algiers Velasquez
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 5.940000, -74.460000

Algiers (ALG) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 8,516 kilometers (5,291 miles / 4,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 22:57 in Algiers, it's 16:57 in Velasquez. 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.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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