ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,213 km
3,239 miles
BUO
Burao
Somalia
Distance
5,213 km
3,239 mi / 2,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG BUO
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Burao Airport
IATA Code ALG BUO
ICAO Code DAAG HCMV
City Algiers Burao
Country Algeria Somalia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 82 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 9.530000, 45.550000

Algiers (ALG) to Burao (BUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Burao Airport (BUO) in Burao, Somalia is 5,213 kilometers (3,239 miles / 2,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Somalia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:32 in Algiers, it's 19:32 in Burao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,318 feet between the two airports. Burao Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Burao (BUO) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). 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 Burao Airport (BUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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