ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,024 km
5,607 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
9,024 km
5,607 mi / 4,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG LWS
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code ALG LWS
ICAO Code DAAG KLWS
City Algiers Lewiston
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 46.370000, -117.020000

Algiers (ALG) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 9,024 kilometers (5,607 miles / 4,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 14:33 in Algiers, it's 05:33 in Lewiston. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,360 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 45° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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