ALG
Algiers
Algeria
3,500 km
2,175 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
3,500 km
2,175 mi / 1,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
172°
south

Airport Comparison

ALG QOW
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code ALG QOW
ICAO Code DAAG DNIM
City Algiers Owerri
Country Algeria Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Lagos
Elevation 82 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 5.430000, 7.210000

Algiers (ALG) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 3,500 kilometers (2,175 miles / 1,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 172°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Algeria with Nigeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:36 in Algiers, it's 03:36 in Owerri.

The return flight from Owerri (QOW) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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