ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,952 km
5,562 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
8,952 km
5,562 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
263°
west

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ALG LQM
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code ALG LQM
ICAO Code DAAG SKLG
City Algiers Puerto Leguizamo
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 573 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Algiers (ALG) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 8,952 kilometers (5,562 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:12 in Algiers, it's 16:12 in Puerto Leguizamo. 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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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