ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,733 km
5,426 miles
DIG
Shangri-La
China
Distance
8,733 km
5,426 mi / 4,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
64°
east northeast

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ALG DIG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Diqing Airport
IATA Code ALG DIG
ICAO Code DAAG ZPDQ
City Algiers Shangri-La
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 27.790000, 99.680000

Algiers (ALG) to Shangri-La (DIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China is 8,733 kilometers (5,426 miles / 4,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 12:36 in Algiers, it's 19:36 in Shangri-La. 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.

The return flight from Shangri-La (DIG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 306° (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 Diqing Airport (DIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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