ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,851 km
5,500 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
8,851 km
5,500 mi / 4,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
64°
east northeast

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ALG LJG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code ALG LJG
ICAO Code DAAG ZPLJ
City Algiers Lijiang
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 26.680000, 100.250000

Algiers (ALG) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 8,851 kilometers (5,500 miles / 4,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 China. 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 15:17 in Algiers, it's 22:17 in Lijiang. With a 7-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 Lijiang (LJG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 306° (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 Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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