ALG
Algiers
Algeria
2,256 km
1,402 miles
IST
Istanbul
Turkey
Distance
2,256 km
1,402 mi / 1,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
69°
east northeast

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ALG IST
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Istanbul Airport
IATA Code ALG IST
ICAO Code DAAG LTFM
City Algiers Istanbul
Country Algeria Turkey
Timezone Africa/Algiers Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 82 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 41.280000, 28.750000

Algiers (ALG) to Istanbul (IST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey is 2,256 kilometers (1,402 miles / 1,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Turkey. 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 06:55 in Algiers, it's 08:55 in Istanbul.

The return flight from Istanbul (IST) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 265° (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 Istanbul Airport (IST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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