ALG
Algiers
Algeria
13,588 km
8,443 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
13,588 km
8,443 mi / 7,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
65°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG RDE
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code ALG RDE
ICAO Code DAAG WASM
City Algiers Merdei-Papua Island
Country Algeria Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 82 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Algiers (ALG) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 13,588 kilometers (8,443 miles / 7,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Indonesia. 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 19:12 in Algiers, it's 03:12 in Merdei-Papua Island. With a 8-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 Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 314° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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