ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,939 km
5,554 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
8,939 km
5,554 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

ALG PPN
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code ALG PPN
ICAO Code DAAG SKPP
City Algiers Popayan
Country Algeria Colombia
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Bogota
Elevation 82 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 2.450000, -76.610000

Algiers (ALG) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 8,939 kilometers (5,554 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Algiers, it's 06:12 in Popayan. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,605 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 53° (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 Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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