ALG
Algiers
Algeria
9,020 km
5,605 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
9,020 km
5,605 mi / 4,871 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
299°
west northwest

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ALG RFG
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code ALG RFG
ICAO Code DAAG KRFG
City Algiers Refugio
Country Algeria United States
Timezone Africa/Algiers America/Chicago
Elevation 82 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 28.300000, -97.300000

Algiers (ALG) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 9,020 kilometers (5,605 miles / 4,871 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:47 in Algiers, it's 05:47 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) 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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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