ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,079 km
6,263 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,079 km
6,263 mi / 5,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG WHP
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code ALG WHP
ICAO Code DAAG KWHP
City Algiers Los Angeles
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 34.260000, -118.410000

Algiers (ALG) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,079 kilometers (6,263 miles / 5,442 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 03:21 in Algiers, it's 18:21 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) 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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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