ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,567 km
5,945 miles
VLE
Grand Canyon
United States
Distance
9,567 km
5,945 mi / 5,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG VLE
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Valle Airport
IATA Code ALG VLE
ICAO Code DAAG K40G
City Algiers Grand Canyon
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Phoenix
Elevation 82 ft 5,999 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.650000, -112.150000

Algiers (ALG) to Grand Canyon (VLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Valle Airport (VLE) in Grand Canyon, United States is 9,567 kilometers (5,945 miles / 5,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 23:09 in Algiers, it's 15:09 in Grand Canyon. 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 5,917 feet between the two airports. Valle 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 Grand Canyon (VLE) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 47° (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 Valle Airport (VLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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