ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,981 km
6,202 miles
RBF
Big Bear City
United States
Distance
9,981 km
6,202 mi / 5,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG RBF
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Big Bear City Airport
IATA Code ALG RBF
ICAO Code DAAG KL35
City Algiers Big Bear City
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 6,752 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 34.260000, -116.860000

Algiers (ALG) to Big Bear City (RBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States is 9,981 kilometers (6,202 miles / 5,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with United States. 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 13:00 in Algiers, it's 04:00 in Big Bear City. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,670 feet between the two airports. Big Bear City 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 Big Bear City (RBF) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 44° (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 Big Bear City Airport (RBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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