ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,338 km
3,317 miles
FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
Distance
5,338 km
3,317 mi / 2,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
77°
east northeast

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ALG FAH
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Farah Airport
IATA Code ALG FAH
ICAO Code DAAG OAFR
City Algiers Farah
Country Algeria Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Kabul
Elevation 82 ft 3,083 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 32.370000, 62.180000

Algiers (ALG) to Farah (FAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan is 5,338 kilometers (3,317 miles / 2,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 12:55 in Algiers, it's 16:25 in Farah. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,001 feet between the two airports. Farah Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Farah (FAH) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 292° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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