ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,004 km
6,216 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
10,004 km
6,216 mi / 5,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG SAS
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code ALG SAS
ICAO Code DAAG KSAS
City Algiers Salton City
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft -84 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 33.240000, -115.950000

Algiers (ALG) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 10,004 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:06 in Algiers, it's 19:06 in Salton City. With a 9-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 Salton City (SAS) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 44° (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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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