ALG
Algiers
Algeria
14,539 km
9,034 miles
ELC
Elcho Island
Australia
Distance
14,539 km
9,034 mi / 7,850 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
73°
east northeast

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ALG ELC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Elcho Island Airport
IATA Code ALG ELC
ICAO Code DAAG YELD
City Algiers Elcho Island
Country Algeria Australia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Australia/Darwin
Elevation 82 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -12.020000, 135.570000

Algiers (ALG) to Elcho Island (ELC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Elcho Island Airport (ELC) in Elcho Island, Australia is 14,539 kilometers (9,034 miles / 7,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 14:35 in Algiers, it's 23:05 in Elcho Island. With a 8.5-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 Elcho Island (ELC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 309° (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 Elcho Island Airport (ELC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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