ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,088 km
6,268 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
10,088 km
6,268 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG VNY
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code ALG VNY
ICAO Code DAAG KVNY
City Algiers Van Nuys
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 34.210000, -118.490000

Algiers (ALG) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 10,088 kilometers (6,268 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 07:08 in Algiers, it's 22:08 in Van Nuys. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Van Nuys (VNY) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 43° (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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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