ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,016 km
4,981 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
8,016 km
4,981 mi / 4,328 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG RCH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code ALG RCH
ICAO Code DAAG SKRH
City Algiers Riohacha
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 11.530000, -72.930000

Algiers (ALG) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 8,016 kilometers (4,981 miles / 4,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 16:13 in Algiers, it's 10:13 in Riohacha. 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 Riohacha (RCH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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