ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,793 km
6,085 miles
AQP
Arequipa
Peru
Distance
9,793 km
6,085 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG AQP
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rodriguez Ballon International Airport
IATA Code ALG AQP
ICAO Code DAAG SPQU
City Algiers Arequipa
Country Algeria Peru
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Lima
Elevation 82 ft 8,405 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -16.340000, -71.580000

Algiers (ALG) to Arequipa (AQP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) in Arequipa, Peru is 9,793 kilometers (6,085 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Peru. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:37 in Algiers, it's 05:37 in Arequipa. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,323 feet between the two airports. Rodriguez Ballon International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Arequipa (AQP) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Rodriguez Ballon International Airport (AQP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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