ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,570 km
5,946 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
9,570 km
5,946 mi / 5,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
224°
southwest

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ALG RIG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code ALG RIG
ICAO Code DAAG SJRG
City Algiers Rio Grande
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -32.080000, -52.160000

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

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 9,570 kilometers (5,946 miles / 5,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 13:07 in Algiers, it's 09:07 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 (RIG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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