ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,963 km
5,570 miles
GWS
Glenwood Springs
United States
Distance
8,963 km
5,570 mi / 4,840 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
313°
northwest

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ALG GWS
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport
IATA Code ALG GWS
ICAO Code DAAG KGWS
City Algiers Glenwood Springs
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Denver
Elevation 82 ft 5,916 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 39.510000, -107.310000

Algiers (ALG) to Glenwood Springs (GWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) in Glenwood Springs, United States is 8,963 kilometers (5,570 miles / 4,840 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 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 17:22 in Algiers, it's 09:22 in Glenwood Springs. 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 5,834 feet between the two airports. Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Glenwood Springs (GWS) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 50° (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 Glenwood Springs Municipal Airport (GWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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