ALG
Algiers
Algeria
7,272 km
4,519 miles
PTG
Potgietersrus
South Africa
Distance
7,272 km
4,519 mi / 3,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
154°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG PTG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Polokwane International Airport
IATA Code ALG PTG
ICAO Code DAAG FAPP
City Algiers Potgietersrus
Country Algeria South Africa
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 82 ft 4,076 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -23.850000, 29.460000

Algiers (ALG) to Potgietersrus (PTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Polokwane International Airport (PTG) in Potgietersrus, South Africa is 7,272 kilometers (4,519 miles / 3,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:05 in Algiers, it's 12:05 in Potgietersrus.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,994 feet between the two airports. Polokwane International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Potgietersrus (PTG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 337° (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 Polokwane International Airport (PTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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