ALG
Algiers
Algeria
14,853 km
9,229 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
14,853 km
9,229 mi / 8,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
62°
east northeast

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ALG OPU
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code ALG OPU
ICAO Code DAAG AYBM
City Algiers Balimo
Country Algeria Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Algiers Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 82 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Algiers (ALG) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 14,853 kilometers (9,229 miles / 8,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:30 in Algiers, it's 03:30 in Balimo. 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 Balimo (OPU) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 314° (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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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