ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,526 km
5,298 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,526 km
5,298 mi / 4,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
92°
east

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ALG WRZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code ALG WRZ
ICAO Code DAAG VCCW
City Algiers Weerawila
Country Algeria Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Colombo
Elevation 82 ft 50 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 6.250000, 81.240000

Algiers (ALG) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 8,526 kilometers (5,298 miles / 4,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:25 in Algiers, it's 11:55 in Weerawila. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 306° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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