ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,040 km
6,238 miles
SFO
San Francisco
United States
Distance
10,040 km
6,238 mi / 5,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
320°
northwest

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ALG SFO
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport San Francisco International Airport
IATA Code ALG SFO
ICAO Code DAAG KSFO
City Algiers San Francisco
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 37.620000, -122.380000

Algiers (ALG) to San Francisco (SFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States is 10,040 kilometers (6,238 miles / 5,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 06:55 in Algiers, it's 21:55 in San Francisco. 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 San Francisco (SFO) 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 San Francisco International Airport (SFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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