ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,599 km
4,722 miles
WEL
Welkom
South Africa
Distance
7,599 km
4,722 mi / 4,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
158°
south southeast

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ALG WEL
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Welkom Airport
IATA Code ALG WEL
ICAO Code DAAG FAWM
City Algiers Welkom
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 4,399 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -28.000000, 26.670000

Algiers (ALG) to Welkom (WEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Welkom Airport (WEL) in Welkom, South Africa is 7,599 kilometers (4,722 miles / 4,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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 15:02 in Algiers, it's 16:02 in Welkom.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,317 feet between the two airports. Welkom Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Welkom (WEL) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 340° (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 Welkom Airport (WEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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