ALG
Algiers
Algeria
12,133 km
7,539 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
12,133 km
7,539 mi / 6,552 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG RGA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code ALG RGA
ICAO Code DAAG SAWE
City Algiers Rio Grande
Country Algeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 82 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Algiers (ALG) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 12,133 kilometers (7,539 miles / 6,552 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 07:17 in Algiers, it's 03:17 in Rio Grande. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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