ALG
Algiers
Algeria
6,978 km
4,336 miles
OCW
Washington
United States
Distance
6,978 km
4,336 mi / 3,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

ALG OCW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Washington-Warren Airport
IATA Code ALG OCW
ICAO Code DAAG KOCW
City Algiers Washington
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/New_York
Elevation 82 ft 37 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 35.570000, -77.050000

Algiers (ALG) to Washington (OCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) in Washington, United States is 6,978 kilometers (4,336 miles / 3,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 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 14:35 in Algiers, it's 08:35 in Washington. With a 6-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 Washington (OCW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 63° (east 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 Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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