ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,442 km
4,624 miles
GCJ
Midrand
South Africa
Distance
7,442 km
4,624 mi / 4,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG GCJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Grand Central Airport
IATA Code ALG GCJ
ICAO Code DAAG FAGC
City Algiers Midrand
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 5,325 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -25.990000, 28.140000

Algiers (ALG) to Midrand (GCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Grand Central Airport (GCJ) in Midrand, South Africa is 7,442 kilometers (4,624 miles / 4,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 South Africa. 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 17:21 in Midrand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,243 feet between the two airports. Grand Central Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Midrand (GCJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 338° (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 Grand Central Airport (GCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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