ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,469 km
4,641 miles
QRA
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
7,469 km
4,641 mi / 4,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG QRA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rand Airport
IATA Code ALG QRA
ICAO Code DAAG FAGM
City Algiers Johannesburg
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 5,483 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -26.240000, 28.150000

Algiers (ALG) to Johannesburg (QRA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rand Airport (QRA) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 7,469 kilometers (4,641 miles / 4,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:15 in Algiers, it's 06:15 in Johannesburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,401 feet between the two airports. Rand Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (QRA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 338° (north northwest). 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 Rand Airport (QRA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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