ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,585 km
9,684 miles
CTN
Cooktown Airport
Australia
Distance
15,585 km
9,684 mi / 8,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG CTN
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Cooktown Airport
IATA Code ALG CTN
ICAO Code DAAG YCKN
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 82 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -15.440000, 145.180000

Algiers (ALG) to Cooktown Airport (CTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Cooktown Airport (CTN) in Cooktown Airport, Australia is 15,585 kilometers (9,684 miles / 8,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 15:45 in Algiers, it's 00:45 in Cooktown Airport. 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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 310° (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 Cooktown Airport (CTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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