ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,013 km
5,600 miles
BCL
Pococi
Costa Rica
Distance
9,013 km
5,600 mi / 4,867 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
277°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG BCL
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Barra del Colorado Airport
IATA Code ALG BCL
ICAO Code DAAG MRBC
City Algiers Pococi
Country Algeria Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 82 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 10.770000, -83.590000

Algiers (ALG) to Pococi (BCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) in Pococi, Costa Rica is 9,013 kilometers (5,600 miles / 4,867 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 277°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 13:30 in Algiers, it's 06:30 in Pococi. With a 7-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 Pococi (BCL) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Barra del Colorado Airport (BCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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