ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,237 km
5,740 miles
TIW
Tacoma
United States
Distance
9,237 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG TIW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Tacoma Narrows Airport
IATA Code ALG TIW
ICAO Code DAAG KTIW
City Algiers Tacoma
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 295 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 47.270000, -122.580000

Algiers (ALG) to Tacoma (TIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) in Tacoma, United States is 9,237 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 02:37 in Algiers, it's 17:37 in Tacoma. 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 Tacoma (TIW) 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 Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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