The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) in Hobbs, United States is 9,166 kilometers (5,695 miles / 4,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 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 05:20 in Algiers, it's 21:20 in Hobbs. 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 3,579 feet between the two airports. Lea County Regional Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Hobbs (HOB) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Lea County Regional Airport (HOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.