ALG
Algiers
Algeria
12,799 km
7,953 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
12,799 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

ALG MDY
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code ALG MDY
ICAO Code DAAG PMDY
City Algiers Midway Atoll
Country Algeria UM
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Midway
Elevation 82 ft 12 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 28.200000, -177.380000

Algiers (ALG) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 12,799 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:46 in Algiers, it's 00:46 in Midway Atoll. With a 12-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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