ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,025 km
6,230 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
10,025 km
6,230 mi / 5,413 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
317°
northwest

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ALG MIT
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code ALG MIT
ICAO Code DAAG KMIT
City Algiers Shafter
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 82 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.510000, -119.190000

Algiers (ALG) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 10,025 kilometers (6,230 miles / 5,413 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 12:21 in Algiers, it's 03:21 in Shafter. 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 Shafter (MIT) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 43° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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