ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,959 km
3,703 miles
YGZ
Grise Fiord
Canada
Distance
5,959 km
3,703 mi / 3,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG YGZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Grise Fiord Airport
IATA Code ALG YGZ
ICAO Code DAAG CYGZ
City Algiers Grise Fiord
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Toronto
Elevation 82 ft 146 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 76.430000, -82.910000

Algiers (ALG) to Grise Fiord (YGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) in Grise Fiord, Canada is 5,959 kilometers (3,703 miles / 3,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 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 18:24 in Algiers, it's 12:24 in Grise Fiord. With a 6-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 Grise Fiord (YGZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 84° (east). 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 Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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