ALG
Algiers
Algeria
12,075 km
7,503 miles
RGL
Rio Gallegos
Argentina
Distance
12,075 km
7,503 mi / 6,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG RGL
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport
IATA Code ALG RGL
ICAO Code DAAG SAWG
City Algiers Rio Gallegos
Country Algeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 82 ft 61 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -51.610000, -69.310000

Algiers (ALG) to Rio Gallegos (RGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina is 12,075 kilometers (7,503 miles / 6,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 08:35 in Algiers, it's 04:35 in Rio Gallegos. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rio Gallegos (RGL) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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