ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,471 km
5,885 miles
RIA
Santa Maria
Brazil
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG RIA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Santa Maria Airport
IATA Code ALG RIA
ICAO Code DAAG SBSM
City Algiers Santa Maria
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 287 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -29.710000, -53.690000

Algiers (ALG) to Santa Maria (RIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Santa Maria Airport (RIA) in Santa Maria, Brazil is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Brazil. 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 16:53 in Algiers, it's 12:53 in Santa Maria. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Santa Maria (RIA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 42° (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 Santa Maria Airport (RIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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