ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,941 km
5,556 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
8,941 km
5,556 mi / 4,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
59°
east northeast

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ALG TFU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code ALG TFU
ICAO Code DAAG ZUTF
City Algiers Tianfu
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.290000, 104.440000

Algiers (ALG) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 8,941 kilometers (5,556 miles / 4,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 16:28 in Algiers, it's 23:28 in Tianfu. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,371 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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