ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,815 km
4,234 miles
DCA
Washington
United States
Distance
6,815 km
4,234 mi / 3,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
299°
west northwest

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ALG DCA
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport
IATA Code ALG DCA
ICAO Code DAAG KDCA
City Algiers Washington
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 38.850000, -77.040000

Algiers (ALG) to Washington (DCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States is 6,815 kilometers (4,234 miles / 3,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 06:55 in Algiers, it's 00:55 in Washington. With a 6-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 Washington (DCA) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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