ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,125 km
4,427 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
7,125 km
4,427 mi / 3,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
54°
northeast

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ALG SXJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code ALG SXJ
ICAO Code DAAG ZWSS
City Algiers Shanshan
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 42.910000, 90.250000

Algiers (ALG) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 7,125 kilometers (4,427 miles / 3,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:26 in Algiers, it's 14:26 in Shanshan. 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 Shanshan (SXJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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