ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,801 km
2,362 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,801 km
2,362 mi / 2,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
90°
east

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ALG RAH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code ALG RAH
ICAO Code DAAG OERF
City Algiers Rafha
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 29.630000, 43.490000

Algiers (ALG) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 3,801 kilometers (2,362 miles / 2,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Saudi Arabia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:36 in Algiers, it's 03:36 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,392 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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