ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,614 km
5,352 miles
YYM
Cowley
Canada
Distance
8,614 km
5,352 mi / 4,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
324°
northwest

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ALG YYM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Cowley Airport
IATA Code ALG YYM
ICAO Code DAAG CYYM
City Algiers Cowley
Country Algeria Canada
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Edmonton
Elevation 82 ft 3,876 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 49.640000, -114.090000

Algiers (ALG) to Cowley (YYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Cowley Airport (YYM) in Cowley, Canada is 8,614 kilometers (5,352 miles / 4,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 00:16 in Algiers, it's 16:16 in Cowley. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,794 feet between the two airports. Cowley Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Cowley (YYM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 47° (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 Cowley Airport (YYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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