ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,781 km
5,456 miles
BFK
Aurora
United States
Distance
8,781 km
5,456 mi / 4,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG BFK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Buckley Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code ALG BFK
ICAO Code DAAG KBKF
City Algiers Aurora
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 5,663 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 39.700000, -104.750000

Algiers (ALG) to Aurora (BFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States is 8,781 kilometers (5,456 miles / 4,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States. 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 02:52 in Algiers, it's 18:52 in Aurora. 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 5,581 feet between the two airports. Buckley Space Force Base 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 Aurora (BFK) 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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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