ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,354 km
6,434 miles
IRJ
La Rioja
Argentina
Distance
10,354 km
6,434 mi / 5,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG IRJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Capitan V A Almonacid Airport
IATA Code ALG IRJ
ICAO Code DAAG SANL
City Algiers La Rioja
Country Algeria Argentina
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Argentina/La_Rioja
Elevation 82 ft 1,437 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -29.380000, -66.800000

Algiers (ALG) to La Rioja (IRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) in La Rioja, Argentina is 10,354 kilometers (6,434 miles / 5,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Argentina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:28 in Algiers, it's 08:28 in La Rioja. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,355 feet between the two airports. Capitan V A Almonacid Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from La Rioja (IRJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 49° (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 Capitan V A Almonacid Airport (IRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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