ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,982 km
2,474 miles
ELQ
Gassim Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,982 km
2,474 mi / 2,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
95°
east

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ALG ELQ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Gassim Airport
IATA Code ALG ELQ
ICAO Code DAAG OEGS
City Algiers N/A
Country Algeria Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 82 ft 2,126 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 26.300000, 43.770000

Algiers (ALG) to Gassim Airport (ELQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Gassim Airport (ELQ) in Gassim Airport, Saudi Arabia is 3,982 kilometers (2,474 miles / 2,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Saudi Arabia. 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 16:21 in Algiers, it's 18:21 in Gassim Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,044 feet between the two airports. Gassim Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Gassim Airport (ELQ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 297° (west 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 Gassim Airport (ELQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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