ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,578 km
6,573 miles
GAJ
Yamagata
Japan
Distance
10,578 km
6,573 mi / 5,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG GAJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Yamagata Airport
IATA Code ALG GAJ
ICAO Code DAAG RJSC
City Algiers Yamagata
Country Algeria Japan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 82 ft 353 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 38.410000, 140.370000

Algiers (ALG) to Yamagata (GAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Yamagata Airport (GAJ) in Yamagata, Japan is 10,578 kilometers (6,573 miles / 5,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Japan. 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 13:06 in Algiers, it's 21:06 in Yamagata. With a 8-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 Yamagata (GAJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Yamagata Airport (GAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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