ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,025 km
4,986 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
8,025 km
4,986 mi / 4,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG QCO
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code ALG QCO
ICAO Code DAAG MUCO
City Algiers Colon
Country Algeria Cuba
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Havana
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 22.710000, -80.920000

Algiers (ALG) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 8,025 kilometers (4,986 miles / 4,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Cuba. 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 17:26 in Algiers, it's 11:26 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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