ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,550 km
5,313 miles
CBK
Colby
United States
Distance
8,550 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG CBK
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shalz Field
IATA Code ALG CBK
ICAO Code DAAG KCBK
City Algiers Colby
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 3,188 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 39.430000, -101.050000

Algiers (ALG) to Colby (CBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shalz Field (CBK) in Colby, United States is 8,550 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 01:54 in Algiers, it's 18:54 in Colby. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,106 feet between the two airports. Shalz Field sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Colby (CBK) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Shalz Field (CBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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