ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,956 km
6,186 miles
RUG
Rugao
China
Distance
9,956 km
6,186 mi / 5,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
49°
northeast

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ALG RUG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rugao Air Base
IATA Code ALG RUG
ICAO Code DAAG ZSRG
City Algiers Rugao
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 32.260000, 120.500000

Algiers (ALG) to Rugao (RUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rugao Air Base (RUG) in Rugao, China is 9,956 kilometers (6,186 miles / 5,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:56 in Algiers, it's 18:56 in Rugao. 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 Rugao (RUG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 315° (northwest). 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 Rugao Air Base (RUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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