ALG
Algiers
Algeria
8,819 km
5,480 miles
QAC
Castro
Brazil
Distance
8,819 km
5,480 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALG QAC
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Castro Airport
IATA Code ALG QAC
ICAO Code DAAG SSQT
City Algiers Castro
Country Algeria Brazil
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 3,314 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -24.810000, -49.960000

Algiers (ALG) to Castro (QAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Castro Airport (QAC) in Castro, Brazil is 8,819 kilometers (5,480 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Brazil. 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 12:48 in Algiers, it's 08:48 in Castro. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,232 feet between the two airports. Castro Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Castro (QAC) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 41° (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 Castro Airport (QAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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