ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,574 km
3,463 miles
CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
Distance
5,574 km
3,463 mi / 3,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ALG CIT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shymkent Airport
IATA Code ALG CIT
ICAO Code DAAG UAII
City Algiers Shymkent
Country Algeria Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Almaty
Elevation 82 ft 1,387 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 42.360000, 69.480000

Algiers (ALG) to Shymkent (CIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan is 5,574 kilometers (3,463 miles / 3,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Algiers, it's 16:46 in Shymkent. 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 1,305 feet between the two airports. Shymkent Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Shymkent (CIT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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