ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,073 km
5,638 miles
TSM
Taos
United States
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
310°
northwest

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ALG TSM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Taos Regional Airport
IATA Code ALG TSM
ICAO Code DAAG KSKX
City Algiers Taos
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 7,095 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 36.450000, -105.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Taos (TSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Taos Regional Airport (TSM) in Taos, United States is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 20:49 in Algiers, it's 12:49 in Taos. With a 8-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 7,013 feet between the two airports. Taos Regional Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taos (TSM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 50° (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 Taos Regional Airport (TSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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