ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,908 km
4,914 miles
DSM
Des Moines
United States
Distance
7,908 km
4,914 mi / 4,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG DSM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Des Moines International Airport
IATA Code ALG DSM
ICAO Code DAAG KDSM
City Algiers Des Moines
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 958 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 41.500000, -93.700000

Algiers (ALG) to Des Moines (DSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States is 7,908 kilometers (4,914 miles / 4,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 09:24 in Algiers, it's 02:24 in Des Moines. 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 Des Moines (DSM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 57° (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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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