ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,884 km
5,520 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
8,884 km
5,520 mi / 4,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG CTU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code ALG CTU
ICAO Code DAAG ZUUU
City Algiers Chengdu
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 30.580000, 103.950000

Algiers (ALG) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 8,884 kilometers (5,520 miles / 4,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 China. 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 03:00 in Algiers, it's 10:00 in Chengdu. 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 1,543 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 307° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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