ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,734 km
9,776 miles
CNS
Cairns
Australia
Distance
15,734 km
9,776 mi / 8,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG CNS
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Cairns International Airport
IATA Code ALG CNS
ICAO Code DAAG YBCS
City Algiers Cairns
Country Algeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 82 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -16.890000, 145.750000

Algiers (ALG) to Cairns (CNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Cairns International Airport (CNS) in Cairns, Australia is 15,734 kilometers (9,776 miles / 8,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:23 in Algiers, it's 22:23 in Cairns. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cairns (CNS) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 308° (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 Cairns International Airport (CNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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