ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,296 km
5,776 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
9,296 km
5,776 mi / 5,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
285°
west northwest

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ALG PKJ
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code ALG PKJ
ICAO Code DAAG MGPG
City Algiers Playa Grande
Country Algeria Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Guatemala
Elevation 82 ft 577 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 16.000000, -90.740000

Algiers (ALG) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 9,296 kilometers (5,776 miles / 5,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Guatemala. 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 16:34 in Algiers, it's 09:34 in Playa Grande. With a 7-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 Playa Grande (PKJ) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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