ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,149 km
5,685 miles
YCD
Nanaimo
Canada
Distance
9,149 km
5,685 mi / 4,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG YCD
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Nanaimo Airport
IATA Code ALG YCD
ICAO Code DAAG CYCD
City Algiers Nanaimo
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Vancouver
Elevation 82 ft 93 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 49.050000, -123.870000

Algiers (ALG) to Nanaimo (YCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) in Nanaimo, Canada is 9,149 kilometers (5,685 miles / 4,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Canada. 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 21:58 in Algiers, it's 12:58 in Nanaimo. 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 Nanaimo (YCD) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 40° (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 Nanaimo Airport (YCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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