ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,729 km
2,317 miles
GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
Distance
3,729 km
2,317 mi / 2,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
70°
east northeast

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ALG GNJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Ganja Airport
IATA Code ALG GNJ
ICAO Code DAAG UBBG
City Algiers Ganja
Country Algeria Azerbaijan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Baku
Elevation 82 ft 1,086 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 40.740000, 46.320000

Algiers (ALG) to Ganja (GNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan is 3,729 kilometers (2,317 miles / 2,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Azerbaijan. 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 13:57 in Algiers, it's 16:57 in Ganja. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,004 feet between the two airports. Ganja Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Ganja (GNJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 277° (west). 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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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