ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,203 km
5,718 miles
KWN
Quinhagak
United States
Distance
9,203 km
5,718 mi / 4,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

ALG KWN
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Quinhagak Airport
IATA Code ALG KWN
ICAO Code DAAG PAQH
City Algiers Quinhagak
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Anchorage
Elevation 82 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 59.760000, -161.850000

Algiers (ALG) to Quinhagak (KWN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Quinhagak Airport (KWN) in Quinhagak, United States is 9,203 kilometers (5,718 miles / 4,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 15:58 in Algiers, it's 05:58 in Quinhagak. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Quinhagak (KWN) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 12° (north 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 Quinhagak Airport (KWN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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