ALG
Algiers
Algeria
10,132 km
6,295 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
10,132 km
6,295 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
49°
northeast

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ALG PVG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code ALG PVG
ICAO Code DAAG ZSPD
City Algiers Shanghai
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 31.140000, 121.810000

Algiers (ALG) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 10,132 kilometers (6,295 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:35 in Algiers, it's 04:35 in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai (PVG) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 315° (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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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