ALG
Algiers
Algeria
904 km
562 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
904 km
562 mi / 488 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
115°
east southeast

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ALG WAX
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code ALG WAX
ICAO Code DAAG HLZW
City Algiers Zuwara
Country Algeria Libya
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 32.950000, 12.020000

Algiers (ALG) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 904 kilometers (562 miles / 488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Libya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Algiers, it's 03:57 in Zuwara.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 300° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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