ALG
Algiers
Algeria
4,079 km
2,535 miles
WUU
Wau
South Sudan
Distance
4,079 km
2,535 mi / 2,203 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
136°
southeast

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ALG WUU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code ALG WUU
ICAO Code DAAG HSWW
City Algiers Wau
Country Algeria South Sudan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Juba
Elevation 82 ft 1,529 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 7.730000, 27.980000

Algiers (ALG) to Wau (WUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Wau Airport (WUU) in Wau, South Sudan is 4,079 kilometers (2,535 miles / 2,203 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Sudan. 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 08:25 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 326° (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 Wau Airport (WUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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