ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,926 km
6,168 miles
GMP
Seoul
South Korea
Distance
9,926 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
41°
northeast

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ALG GMP
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Gimpo International Airport
IATA Code ALG GMP
ICAO Code DAAG RKSS
City Algiers Seoul
Country Algeria South Korea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Seoul
Elevation 82 ft 58 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 37.560000, 126.790000

Algiers (ALG) to Seoul (GMP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea is 9,926 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 South Korea. 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 23:35 in Algiers, it's 07:35 in Seoul. 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 Seoul (GMP) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 318° (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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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