ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,854 km
3,637 miles
MMQ
Mbala
Zambia
Distance
5,854 km
3,637 mi / 3,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
144°
southeast

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ALG MMQ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Mbala Airport
IATA Code ALG MMQ
ICAO Code DAAG FLBA
City Algiers Mbala
Country Algeria Zambia
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 82 ft 5,454 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -8.860000, 31.340000

Algiers (ALG) to Mbala (MMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Mbala Airport (MMQ) in Mbala, Zambia is 5,854 kilometers (3,637 miles / 3,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:30 in Algiers, it's 13:30 in Mbala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,372 feet between the two airports. Mbala Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mbala (MMQ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Mbala Airport (MMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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