ALG
Algiers
Algeria
15,741 km
9,781 miles
FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
Distance
15,741 km
9,781 mi / 8,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
293°
west northwest

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ALG FHZ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Fakahina Airport
IATA Code ALG FHZ
ICAO Code DAAG NTKH
City Algiers Fakahina
Country Algeria French Polynesia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 82 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -15.990000, -140.160000

Algiers (ALG) to Fakahina (FHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia is 15,741 kilometers (9,781 miles / 8,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 13:03 in Algiers, it's 02:03 in Fakahina. With a 11-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 Fakahina (FHZ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 50° (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 Fakahina Airport (FHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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