ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,459 km
4,013 miles
CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
Distance
6,459 km
4,013 mi / 3,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
228°
southwest

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ALG CAU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Caruaru Airport
IATA Code ALG CAU
ICAO Code DAAG SNRU
City Algiers Caruaru
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Fortaleza
Elevation 82 ft 1,891 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -8.280000, -36.010000

Algiers (ALG) to Caruaru (CAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil is 6,459 kilometers (4,013 miles / 3,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Brazil. 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 20:15 in Algiers, it's 16:15 in Caruaru. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,809 feet between the two airports. Caruaru Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Caruaru (CAU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 37° (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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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