ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,957 km
6,187 miles
MCE
Merced
United States
Distance
9,957 km
6,187 mi / 5,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG MCE
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Merced Yosemite Regional Airport
IATA Code ALG MCE
ICAO Code DAAG KMCE
City Algiers Merced
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 155 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 37.300000, -120.500000

Algiers (ALG) to Merced (MCE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) in Merced, United States is 9,957 kilometers (6,187 miles / 5,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 12:12 in Algiers, it's 03:12 in Merced. 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.

The return flight from Merced (MCE) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 42° (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 Merced Yosemite Regional Airport (MCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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