ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,011 km
6,221 miles
UPN
Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
Mexico
Distance
10,011 km
6,221 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG UPN
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport
IATA Code ALG UPN
ICAO Code DAAG MMPN
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Mexico
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Mexico_City
Elevation 82 ft 5,258 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 19.400000, -102.040000

Algiers (ALG) to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport, Mexico is 10,011 kilometers (6,221 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Mexico. 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 18:02 in Algiers, it's 11:02 in Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport. 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 5,176 feet between the two airports. Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon 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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Licenciado y General Ignacio Lopez Rayon Airport (UPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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