ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,877 km
5,516 miles
GLJ
Garzon
Colombia
Distance
8,877 km
5,516 mi / 4,793 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG GLJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Garzon La Jagua Airport
IATA Code ALG GLJ
ICAO Code DAAG SKGZ
City Algiers Garzon
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 2,620 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 2.150000, -75.690000

Algiers (ALG) to Garzon (GLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) in Garzon, Colombia is 8,877 kilometers (5,516 miles / 4,793 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:00 in Algiers, it's 08:00 in Garzon. With a 6-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 2,538 feet between the two airports. Garzon La Jagua Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Garzon (GLJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Garzon La Jagua Airport (GLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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