ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,071 km
5,637 miles
GJT
Grand Junction
United States
Distance
9,071 km
5,637 mi / 4,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG GJT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport
IATA Code ALG GJT
ICAO Code DAAG KGJT
City Algiers Grand Junction
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 4,861 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 39.120000, -108.530000

Algiers (ALG) to Grand Junction (GJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States is 9,071 kilometers (5,637 miles / 4,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Algiers, it's 16:29 in Grand Junction. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,779 feet between the two airports. Grand Junction Regional Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Grand Junction (GJT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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