ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,037 km
4,994 miles
UTT
Mthatha
South Africa
Distance
8,037 km
4,994 mi / 4,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
157°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG UTT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport K. D. Matanzima Airport
IATA Code ALG UTT
ICAO Code DAAG FAUT
City Algiers Mthatha
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 2,400 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -31.550000, 28.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Mthatha (UTT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) in Mthatha, South Africa is 8,037 kilometers (4,994 miles / 4,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 South Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:24 in Algiers, it's 12:24 in Mthatha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,318 feet between the two airports. K. D. Matanzima Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Mthatha (UTT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 K. D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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