ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,447 km
6,491 miles
RCU
Rio Cuarto
Argentina
Distance
10,447 km
6,491 mi / 5,641 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG RCU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Area De Material Airport
IATA Code ALG RCU
ICAO Code DAAG SAOC
City Algiers Rio Cuarto
Country Algeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 82 ft 1,380 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -33.090000, -64.260000

Algiers (ALG) to Rio Cuarto (RCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Area De Material Airport (RCU) in Rio Cuarto, Argentina is 10,447 kilometers (6,491 miles / 5,641 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Argentina. 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 04:44 in Algiers, it's 00:44 in Rio Cuarto. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,298 feet between the two airports. Area De Material Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Rio Cuarto (RCU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 48° (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 Area De Material Airport (RCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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