ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,543 km
4,687 miles
RFD
Chicago/Rockford
United States
Distance
7,543 km
4,687 mi / 4,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG RFD
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chicago/Rockford International Airport
IATA Code ALG RFD
ICAO Code DAAG KRFD
City Algiers Chicago/Rockford
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 742 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 42.200000, -89.100000

Algiers (ALG) to Chicago/Rockford (RFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) in Chicago/Rockford, United States is 7,543 kilometers (4,687 miles / 4,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 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 16:39 in Algiers, it's 09:39 in Chicago/Rockford. With a 7-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 Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Chicago/Rockford International Airport (RFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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