ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,964 km
3,706 miles
KHT
Khost
Afghanistan
Distance
5,964 km
3,706 mi / 3,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ALG KHT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Khost Airport
IATA Code ALG KHT
ICAO Code DAAG OAKS
City Algiers Khost
Country Algeria Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Kabul
Elevation 82 ft 3,756 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 33.330000, 69.950000

Algiers (ALG) to Khost (KHT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, Afghanistan is 5,964 kilometers (3,706 miles / 3,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 15:13 in Algiers, it's 18:43 in Khost. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,674 feet between the two airports. Khost Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Khost (KHT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 294° (west northwest). 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 Khost Airport (KHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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