ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,485 km
4,651 miles
LAF
Lafayette
United States
Distance
7,485 km
4,651 mi / 4,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG LAF
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Purdue University Airport
IATA Code ALG LAF
ICAO Code DAAG KLAF
City Algiers Lafayette
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 606 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 40.410000, -86.940000

Algiers (ALG) to Lafayette (LAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Purdue University Airport (LAF) in Lafayette, United States is 7,485 kilometers (4,651 miles / 4,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 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 10:58 in Algiers, it's 04:58 in Lafayette. With a 6-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 Lafayette (LAF) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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