ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,355 km
9,541 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
15,355 km
9,541 mi / 8,291 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG SIL
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code ALG SIL
ICAO Code DAAG AYSG
City Algiers Sila Mission
Country Algeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Algiers (ALG) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 15,355 kilometers (9,541 miles / 8,291 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:21 in Algiers, it's 23:21 in Sila Mission. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,148 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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