ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,874 km
4,271 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
6,874 km
4,271 mi / 3,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG URC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code ALG URC
ICAO Code DAAG ZWWW
City Algiers Urumqi
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 43.910000, 87.470000

Algiers (ALG) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 6,874 kilometers (4,271 miles / 3,712 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 07:28 in Algiers, it's 14:28 in Urumqi. 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 2,043 feet between the two airports. Urumqi Diwopu International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 295° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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