ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,441 km
5,866 miles
GSJ
Puerto San Jose
Guatemala
Distance
9,441 km
5,866 mi / 5,098 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG GSJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport San Jose Airport
IATA Code ALG GSJ
ICAO Code DAAG MGSJ
City Algiers Puerto San Jose
Country Algeria Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guatemala
Elevation 82 ft 29 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 13.940000, -90.840000

Algiers (ALG) to Puerto San Jose (GSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to San Jose Airport (GSJ) in Puerto San Jose, Guatemala is 9,441 kilometers (5,866 miles / 5,098 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Guatemala. 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 18:01 in Algiers, it's 11:01 in Puerto San Jose. With a 7-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 Puerto San Jose (GSJ) 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 San Jose Airport (GSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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